Stack’s Bowers Offers NGC-certified Rarities from the Ortiz Collection

More than 400 vintage coins from Latin America and the Philippines, almost all of which are certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), are being offered in an upcoming Stack’s Bowers auction. Online bidding is already underway for the Emilio M. Ortiz Collection auction, which will be held on January 12, 2024.

Ortiz, a well-known numismatic author, spent a lifetime assembling a cabinet of museum-quality Spanish, Spanish Colonial and Cuban coinage. This extensive assortment, gathered over several decades, encompasses nearly every edition of the 1/4 Real denomination minted during the colonial era in Latin America. According to the auction house, some of these coins have been unavailable in the market for an extended period, and in certain instances they have never been presented in the remarkable state of preservation showcased in this sale.

One highlight of the auction is a Peru (1568-70)R Rincon 1/4 Real - Philip II graded NGC VF 30 (lot 51124), which has an estimate of $5,000 to $7,500. Distinguished by its fine pedigree and exceptional quality, this stunning coin is in remarkable condition for one that is over 450 years old. With its rare attributes and outstanding state of preservation, this coin not only represents a unique and sought-after variant but also contributes to the continued appreciation and understanding of the rich numismatic history associated with Spanish colonial coinage.

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Also offered is a Dominican Republic (1810-20) Santo Domingo 1/4 Real graded NGC AU 55 BN (lot 51401) with an estimate of $3,000 to $5,000. It is struck over a rarely encountered copper coin from Maracaibo, Venezuela, that was minted during the War for Independence there and authorized by Captain General Fernando Mijares in March 1813, according to the auction house. These coins were in circulation for approximately six months but were shunned by the public and beset by counterfeiting issues.

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Other NGC-certified coins in this auction include:

• a Peru (1568-70)R Rincon 1/4 Real - Philip II graded NGC AU Details (lot 51118) with an estimate of $5,000 to $7,500
• a Peru (1568-70)R Rincon 1/4 Real - Philip II graded NGC XF Details (lot 51121) with an estimate of $2,000 to $4,000
• a Bolivia (1574-76)P Rincon 1/4 Real - Phillip II graded NGC AU 55 (lot 51304) with an estimate of $2,000 to $4,000
• a Venezuela (1813) Maracaibo 1/4 Real graded NGC AU 53 BN (lot 51094) with an estimate of $2,000 to $3,000
• a Venezuela (1813) Maracaibo 1/4 Real graded NGC XF 45 BN (lot 51095) with an estimate of $2,000 to $3,000
• a Colombia (1627-65) 1/4 Real - Restrepo Type M14 Anepigraphic Issue graded NGC VF 35 (lot 51008) with an estimate of $1,500 to $3,000
• a Venezuela 1805 Caracas 1/4 Real graded NGC XF 45 BN (lot 51050) with an estimate of $1,500 to $3,000
• a Colombia 1815 Cartagena 1/4 Real graded NGC MS 64 (lot 51091) with an estimate of $1,500 to $3,000
• a Bolivia (1574-76)P Rincon 1/4 Real - Philip II graded NGC XF 40 (lot 51305) with an estimate of $1,500 to $3,000
• a Venezuela 1813 Guayana 1/4 Real graded NGC AU 55 BN (lot 51086) with an estimate of $1,000 to $2,000

Estimates are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol indicates US Dollars.