Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales Royal, 1739V, extremely rare (possibly unique). S-L22; KM-unl. (R33a); CT-965. 13.00 grams. Choice full pillars and cross, small parts of legends visible, attractively toned XF+, three dates and mintmarks (one of each tooled and re-engraved), very well-detailed lions and castles (in contrast to non-Royals), with expertly plugged hole to left of cross. Pedigreed to the Santa Rosa de Lima collection and to the Turner collection (Glendining, May 1987, lot #129).
Estimate: $4000