WORLD Coins
Bolivia - 8 Reales 16(..) (1653-1665), Silver, FELIPE IV 1621–1665 Potosí mint. Essayer E (Antonio de Ergueta). Cross of Jerusalem, castles and lions in quarters. Rev. crowned pillars of Hercules and waves, value at top center.Menzel Po-275; cf. Cal. 682; cf. Cayón 7617.Ex. auction Schulman 260, 10-12 March 1975, no. 1487.
This countermark was applied in the Spanish Netherlands from 1652 to 1672. It established the value at 48 Stuivers and allowed for them to circulate in the Low Countries.26.59 g. Countermark A21: Jewel of the Golden Fleece. Date off-flan. Coin: Very fine+. Counterstamp: Very fine