Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1662 E, flowery pomegranate at top, rare, NGC Fine details / holed, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1430. 26.50 grams. Richly toned and perfectly struck with all details visible and even, just honest wear and inevitable hole at top of pillars (near top of cross), traces of gilding in crevices on cross side, die match with Lazaro 168 (rarity R3), very attractive overall, the pomegranate above the pillars unusually ornamental with curved leaves on each side (more like a flower). NGC #5779586-017.
($2500-3750)