Cartagena, Colombia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E to left (1626-30), vertical denomination VIII to right. Restrepo-M45; S-C3; KM-3.4; CT-252. 20.33 grams. Moderately corroded (VF details) but with full shield and bold cross, clear assayer (mintmark uncertain) and bold denomination. From the "Spice Islands wreck" (ca. 1629).
($500-750)