Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 22.00 grams. Choice full pillars (fat) with bold full 1-PH-6 at top, also choice full cross-lions-castles, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, nicely toned but with edge-split (as made) and thin edge from corrosion. With original certificate signed by Goin "Jack" Haskins, pedigreed to the J.P. Silberman Estate.Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island.
Estimate: $700 - $1000