Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima" type, Series II (star with three surrounding dots, mintmark L-M, denomination-assayer 8-V on both sides), rare. S-L5; KM-18.1; CT-264. 27.51 grams. Solid VF (non-salvage) with choice full waves with full date and mintmarks above, also king's ordinal II(II) in legend, off-center cross, some flat areas as usual but nicely toned.
($3000-4500)