PERU. Cob 1/4 Real, ND (ca. 1568-70)-R. Lima Mint. Philip II. NGC VF-30. EMO-403.1 (Plate coin); KM-1; Cal-94; Sellschopp-11 (Plate coin). Assayer Alonso Rincon. Weight: 0.75 gms. Variety with monarchs name on obverse. Second type with alternate legend "SPANIA-RVM-E". A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> variant of this Rincon 1/4 Real, particularly in this wholesome problem-free state. Spared from corrosion or post-mint damage, the coin exhibits pleasing metal quality throughout toned to an elegant deep gray. A solid strike allows unobstructed view of all major detail including the outer legends. With such a fine pedigree and level of quality, this stunner is destined to make its way into yet another elite collection of early Spanish colonial issues. <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.<p><p>Ex: Sellschopp Collection.<p><p>Ex: UBS Auction 20 (09/1988), Lot # 19 (Hammer price: CHF 15,000).
