Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1718 Y, rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1490. 27.21 grams. Crude strike with doubling and minor weak spots but with full inner details and most of legends, also well toned (especially near edge), rare date but also different dies from Lazaro #263 (R4), with dots instead of "condors" for ornaments, rather large hole at top of pillars / bottom of cross. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label).
($2500-3750)