COLOMBIA. Cob 1/4 Real, ND (ca. 1700-04). Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino (Bogota) Mint. Philip V. NGC VF-30. EMO-117 (Plate coin); KM-B7; Cal-103; Restrepo-M53. Weight: 0.89 gms. Variety with solid peripheral ring and border of pearls on reverse. A beautiful minimalistic <em>Cuartillo</em>. The obverse castle presents much more boldly than typically encountered on cruder examples. Though the reverse is off-center, this characteristic allows for a clear view of the ring and pearls bordering the die. Factoring in its wholesome charcoal gray surfaces, it will be no surprise to see eager bidding for this lot.<p><p><em>While identified on the holder as belonging to the earlier emission of 1/4 Reales under Philip IV, Restrepo notes that this distinctive style of castle comes from punches used in 8 Reales issued posthumously for Charles II during the first years of the reign of Philip V. </em> <strong>To view all items from the EMO Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=EMO+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the EMO Collection.
