Pair of cufflinks made from two Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1R, 1739M and 1749q, ex-unidentified ca.-1795 wreck, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold. 14.05 grams total. Solid, uncorroded coins with nearly full crosses and deep toning (dates visible within full pillars on other sides), sturdy mounts with decorative channels in prongs. From an unidentified ca.-1795 wreck off the northern coast of South America, with photo-certificate, the coins pedigreed to our Auction #13 (lots #898 and 900).
Estimate: $250-375