Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, quadrants of cross transposed, ex-"Panama hoard," mounted cross-side out in rope-style silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 38.00 grams total. Nearly complete cross and shield, clear assayer, reddish encrustation in crevices (typical from this hoard). From the ca.-1629 "Panama hoard," with photo-certificate.
(150 - 225 USD)