BOLIVIA, Colonial (as Alto Perú). Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AR 8 Real (21mm, 16.07 g, 10h). Cob issue. Potosí mint. Dated 1764 P VY. Arms of Spain within polylobe / Crowned Pillars of Hercules set on ocean waves. Menzel Po-390 or 392; KM 45. Toned. VF. Cut to a reduced standard for circulation in North Africa.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection. Ex Sedwick 19 (18 May 2016), lot 992.