Pillars and Waves
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653E, dot-PH-dot at top, ex-Jones (Plate Coin).S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503.27.49 grams.Flat in centers but with full waves and much legend including clear date, also two mintmarks and three assayers, About Fine with black toning in crevices, some old scratches.Pedigreed to the Dr. Peter Jones collection, plated on page 175 of his book The First Coins of the Americas (2020).
Estimate: 100-150 USD