Early Pillars Type
Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to left, legends HISPAN / IARVM, ex-Jones (Plate Coin).S-L1; Cal-Type 62.1.60 grams.Impressively complete, round flan with 100% full details, the pillars side somewhat doubled and the RI side deeply toned, slightly porous VF overall.Pedigreed to the Dr. Peter Jones collection, plated on page 130 of his book The First Coins of the Americas (2020).
Estimate: 350-500 USD