Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1697, mounted in 18K gold bezel. 3.83 grams total. Choice coin with full cross-lions-castles and monogram and date on a slightly teardrop-shaped flan mounted with point at top (cross slightly off-axis), VF details, heavy prongs for the size. With photo-certificate, the coin pedigreed to our Auction #20 (lot #1990).
Estimate: $125-200