Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse, from the Santiago (1585), mounted shield side out in 14K bezel with shackle bail. 29.57 grams total. Pleasing contour-bezel around choice coin, mostly full shield and cross visible with minor surface corrosion. From the Santiago (1585), with photo-certificate signed by Henry M. Taylor, III.
(600 - 900 USD)