BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1578-95)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Juan Ballesteros (B). Philip II. PCGS EF-45.
KM-4.2; Cal-525. Weight: 13.56 gms. Variety with 5 fleurs de lis. A deeply toned cob with appealing details. Although struck on a somewhat compact flan with some apparent doubling, this piece exhibits a bold mintmark, assayer's initial, and denomination on either side of the finely detailed shield. The reverse shows segments of the interesting border made of "X"s rather than pellets. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
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Estimate: $250 - $400