SPAIN. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1611-12). Seville Mint, Assayer B (S B - VIII vertically), Juan Vicente Bravo (1595-1612). Philip III. NGC EF-45.
26.33 gms. Cal-Type 67; KM-18; cf.Cayon-4849/4899; Calb-1560/69; cf.Lopez-Chevez-Yriarte-Type VIII #1414 (dated 1612, Assayer D); cf.Her-211 (dated 1611). Solid border. Obverse: PH(ILI)PPVS . D . G (. OMNI)VM; Reverse: (H)ISPAN (RE)G NO RVM R(EX). Nearly full shield, with linked chain base ornate crown. Bold full cross with clearly detailed castles and one clear lion, triple border octolobe. The chain design at the base of the crown positively identifies the present example to the late-middle years of Philip III. A well struck example on a large flan displaying much of the pertinent design features with light champagne tone.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00