PERU. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1572-73)-P X. Lima Mint, Assayer Xines Martinez (X). Philip II. NGC AU Details--Environmental Damage. KM-11; Cal-327; Sellschopp/Grunthal-20 (plate coin). Weight: 13.69 gms. This <strong>EXTREMELY</strong> <strong>RARE</strong> issue features the short lived Assayer X which was only in office from 1572-73. A well centered and somewhat flatly struck example with rich mottled gray and slate patina where portions are thick appearing to be indicated as "Environmental Damage" on the NGC insert. Even still, this example presents well and is the only one in any grade certified by NGC. A truly rare coin, destine for the numismatic cabinet of the Spanish-Colonial or Peru specialist. From the Pat Johnson Collection.<p>Ex: Sellschopp Collection (UBS Zurich 9/1988) Lot # 38.
