Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period, "Lima style"), rare. S-P3; KM-5.1; CT-140 (under Lima). 26.68 grams. Very broad flan (as expected), with full but doubled shield and cross, much legend including bold ISPANIARVM without H (a defining feature between 1st- and 2nd-period L along with a deep-dimpled tressure), Fine with very light toning. Pedigreed to our Auction #17, with original lot-tag #765.
(1250 - 2000 USD)