Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed. S-P21; KM-10. 25.67 grams. Choice full shield and cross-and-tressure, full P+T (small) and denomination o-VIII, bottom of 16 of date visible, light surface corrosion, deeply toned, rare as a cob from this early Dutch wreck known for "lion" daalders. With original (generic) certificate from the salvor. From: Campen, sunk in 1627 off Isle of Wight, south of England
($200-300)