Shield Type
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), ex-Jones.S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525.13.65 grams.Well centered on a perfectly round flan of smaller diameter but with most of legends and crown visible, crisply detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles (the latter with minor scratching on top-right lion), lustrous AU- with toning around some peripheral details. (Note: Previously we attributed this to 2nd-period B in error.)Pedigreed to the Dr. Peter Jones collection and to our Auction 20 (lot #802) and our Auction 16 (lot #556).
Estimate: 200-300 USD