Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1697CH, rare. S-P41; KM-26; CT-384. 26.57 grams. Excellent full pillars-and-waves with two full dates and assayers, good full cross with clear third assayer and CAR- of king's name, contrastingly toned VF+, possibly the finest known of this celebrated rarity (one-year assayer).
Estimate: $700 - 1000