Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1696VR, NGC VF 30.S-P40; KM-26; Cal-739.26.85 grams.Impressive detail all over, with full cross and pillars-and-waves (doubled at top), all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, richly toned, with natural edge-crack, attempted square hole to left of cross (in waves on other side).Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label).
($250-375)