Watch List notes:

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period), rare. S-P3; KM-5.1; CT-140 (under Lima). 26.32 grams. Choice full shield with eight fleurs in three rows for Burgundy (previous lot has six fleurs in two rows, hence a different variety), full crown and some bold legend, the cross side much cruder with doubling and oxidation and old scratches, overall VF with nice toning. Pedigreed to our Auction #16 (lot #521) and to the Ponterio auction of August 1989 (Witte Museum, lot #1288).

Estimate: $1000-1500