Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1690 VR, rare, NGC XF details / holed. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-686. 26.19 grams. Broad flan with full legends and choice inner details enhanced by contrasting toning, no doubling, crudely holed to left of cross / about 7 o'clock on pillars side, old scratches on lions and castles, cross side die matches Lazaro 228 (rarity R3) but pillars side appears to be an unrecorded die, one of three at this grade at NGC with none higher. NGC #5940510-005.
($3000-4500)