Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
Treasure Auction 28 17-19 Nov 2020
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1720Y, NGC VF details / holed.S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1492.26.90 gramsTypically slightly cruder than earlier Royals but a far cry from regular issues for this date, slightly off-center strike with incomplete legends but bold full king's name and ordinal as a result, less doubling and flatness than most, die-match with Lazaro #265 (rarity R3) with interesting spade-like "condor" ornaments in legends and around interior details, nicely toned and typically holed at top of cross.
Estimate: 2500-3750 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1720Y, NGC VF details / holed.S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1492.26.90 gramsTypically slightly cruder than earlier Royals but a far cry from regular issues for this date, slightly off-center strike with incomplete legends but bold full king's name and ordinal as a result, less doubling and flatness than most, die-match with Lazaro #265 (rarity R3) with interesting spade-like "condor" ornaments in legends and around interior details, nicely toned and typically holed at top of cross.
Estimate: 2500-3750 USD