Emilio Ortiz's Spanish Colonial Cuartillos Auction

By: MUDASSIR

January 2024 NYINC Auction by Stack’s Bowers Galleries witnessed outstanding success, especially for the Spanish Colonial Cuartillos from the Emilio M. 

Success

Emilio Ortiz's collection featured a broad spectrum of ¼ Real issues spanning the entire Spanish colonial period. Bidders, including numerous specialists.

Diverse Collection

A highlight was a rare overstruck issue from Santo Domingo, featuring clear details from both undertype and overstrike, achieving an astonishing $15,600.

Standout Rarity

Noteworthy was the Potosi Cob 2 Reales, overstruck with milled Cuartillo dies, attracting competitive bids and realizing $10,800. 

Unique Pieces

Colombian Cuartillos shone with a stunning Cartagena issue in NGC MS-64 selling for $8,400. A rare Bogota Cob graded NGC VF-35 reached $4,080.

Colombian Excellence

Stack’s Bowers Galleries anticipates presenting the second part of the Emilio Ortiz Collection, focusing on Latin America.

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