Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650-1)O, with crowned-L countermark on cross, ex-Capitana (1654), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with swivel bail. 38.47 grams total. Huge coin made even larger with simple, flat bezel, no corrosion, full shield and cross, the latter with choice upper half (crown) of countermark, large bail for heavy chain. From the Capitana (1654), pedigreed to the Rob McClung collection.
($350-$500)