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Charles-Joanna (1504-1555). 2 reales. ND (ca. 1542). Santo Domingo. F/S-P. (Sedwick/Rudman-Tipo 2R.26, Plate coin). (Cal-106). (Vidal Quadras-6833, Plate coin). (Cy-3090). Anv.: CAR ◦:◦ OIVS ◦:◦ ET ◦:◦ IOANNA ◦:◦. Rev.: + REGIS : ISPANIARVM : ET : INDIARV. . 6,82 g. F to the left, denomination II to the right of the shield. PL between the pillars, within a cartouche adorned with rosettes at its corners and surrounded by dots. Mintmark S to the left and P to the right of the pillars. Exceptionally well-centered strike with all details perfectly visible. Immaculate surfaces, free of corrosion or apparent wear marks, with only minor voids characteristic of the series. Wonderful old cabinet tone with slight bluish tones enhancing its excellet eye appeal. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census.
Undoubtedly, this is a magnificent specimen of one of the most challenging two reales coins from the Spanish colonial coinage, with only a few known examples. Most of those have defects or corrosion and are rarely offered at auction. With an outstanding provenance, it is sure to delight any numismatic enthusiast.
Ex Vidal Quadras Collection, retaining the original handwritten label. Ex Áureo & Calicó Selection (03/20/2014), lot 136, retaining the auction lot-tag.
Legends are complete and highly interesting, possibly representing a transitional type, with the C of CAROLVS, the E of REGIS and ET, and the M of ISPANIARVM interpreted as a Gothic D rotated in various positions to form the desired letter. The V of CAROLVS resembles an inverted delta, and the L is depicted as an I.
This very specimen is referenced and photographed in the study by Cori Sedwick and Isaac Rudman on the Silver Coinage of Juana and Carlos of Santo Domingo, presented at the Historians and Numismatists Convention held in Santo Domingo in 2023. Est...15000,00.
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