Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1697 CH, rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. S-P41; KM-26; Cal-741. 26.85 grams. Good full cross with bold date below, nearly full but doubled pillars with second date and full assayer (a brief and highly sought interim issue between assayers VR and F), much peripheral flatness, rare grade, no toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label).
($500-750)