Lot 462 – Spain ND (1454-74) Dobla (Au), Enrique IV. Extremely Rare – Avila mint. NGC graded MS 61

Spain ND (1454-74) Dobla (Au), Enrique IV. Extremely Rare - Avila mint. NGC graded MS 61
Lot 462 – Spain ND (1454-74) Dobla (Au), Enrique IV. Extremely Rare – Avila mint. NGC graded MS 61
Europe » Spain » Spanish Colonial
Gold
Price realised
23’000 CHF
Estimate
15’000 – 25’000 CHF
Auction date
Sat 17 Oct 2020 at 13:30 (UTC)
Description

SPAIN, ND (1454-74), Dobla (Au) Enrique IV of Castile (Brother of Isabela) (Cayon #1546 Low Chair). Mint mark “A” for the city of Avila on the reverse; the letters (A.B.) and (M.R.) are not visible. Obverse: “ENRICVS: QUARTVS: REX: CAST:, with the figure of the King seated facing forward; slightly double struck on the King’s head. Reverse: Castles and lions that represent Castille and Leon, “ENRICVS: REX: CAS: TELLE.

EXTREMELY RARE. Only two (2) pieces were known to exist before this piece was discovered. This coin is therefore the third example known and in the highest grade of all known pieces.

4.5 gr

NGC Certification : 4975306-001/61

Catalogue ref: NGC MS 61
Additional field 1: 4.5 gr
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