Pillars and Waves
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales Royal (galano), 1654E, dot-PH-dot at top, extremely rare, NGC XF details / plugged.S-P37a; KM-unl (R18 for type); Cal-1088.13.36 grams.Almost perfectly round and well centered, with contrasting toning on fields, high points of design evenly circulated, expertly repaired hole to left of cross / bottom of pillars (details restored), possibly unique as we cannot find another example in any published reference or sale. ALL 4R Royals are quite rare anyway!Pedigreed to our Auction #18 (lot #748).
Estimate: 3500-5000 USD