Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1773V-Y, NGC XF 45. S-P57; KM-45; CT-964. 26.98 grams. Unusually bold full date (scarce final date of cobs, normally seen in parts and not whole like on this coin), also full assayer and both pillars, the oversized cross incomplete but with nice lion and castle, attractively toned, typically chunky and with strange surface roughness (as made) on opposing sides. NGC #4721779-005.
($300-450)