Watch List notes:

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652E transitional Type VIII/A, rare, from the Maravillas (1656). S-P37; KM-A20.8; CT-433. 26.85 grams. Broad flan with bold full shield, full but doubled date in legend plus parts of both the other dates and bold 1-(PH)-6 at top, Fine+ with toning and old marks and some flatness, minimal surface corrosion. This is the final pillars design (which continued after the transition) married with an early shield design, a rare combination. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir collection, #VIII.a-A(1)4 in his book (page 167), from the Maravillas (1656), with Humphreys certificate #91-8R-1402. ($700-1000)