Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1696 VR, NGC VF details / plugged. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-692. 27.01 grams. Bold inner details and most of legends, the pillars side slightly off-center and very slightly doubled, toned in crevices, the cross side a die-match with Lazaro #235 but pillars side not listed (dot at top instead of pomegranate), expertly repaired hole in date below cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label).
($2500-3750)