Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1696 VR, rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-692. 26.64 grams. Nearly full legends and choice full inner details (no doubling, cross side off-center), with lovely toning all over, typical hole at top of pillars / left of cross, die match with Lazaro 235 (rarity R2), tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #5940510-006.
($3000-4500)