Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1631T, x-shaped ornaments, rare. S-P26; KM-19a; CT-473. 26.87 grams. Uneven flan (varying from 2mm to 5mm in thickness) with naturally crude edge, 100% full date outside of off-center cross, good full shield, clear P-x-T and x-8-x, the x ornaments being small fleury crosses (also appearing after the date) characteristic of late 1630 and 1631 issues only, toned VF.
(350 - 500 USD)