Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E Transitional Type VII/A, NGC AU 50 / Maravillas (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 27.33 grams. Superb example in high grade with lovely toning all over (no corrosion, of course), full interior details on both sides (pillars with HP monogram above, P-8-E across top and E-52-P across bottom per Mastalir VII.1-A), all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, one edge-split. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island
Estimate: 2000 - 3000 USD