Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima" type (Series 1A), mintmark LIMA, V to left, 2 to right, rare. S-L5; KM-16; CT-841. 6.54 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with bold full interiors (nice full pillars and cross) but peripheries flat, the start, LIMA, date and assayer all particularly strong, AXF overall with patchy dark toning and encrustation (probably salvaged).
Estimate: $1000-1500