Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima" type (Series II), rare. S-L5; KM-18.1. 26.82 grams. Crudely uneven flan as usual (also typically doubled), with full pillars and crown and cross, clear date and mintmark and assayer, VF with lightly toned fields, very solid example for this popular, unauthorized type, this series being much scarcer than shipwreck-sourced Series I coins.
(2000 - 3000 USD)