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BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1696 VR, cut down for circulation in North Africa (Barbary).

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Potosi Silver Start Price:120.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 225.00 USD
BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1696 VR, cut down for circulation in North Africa (Barbary).
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BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1696 VR, cut down for circulation in North Africa (Barbary). S-P40; KM-25; Cal-543. 7.96 grams. In circulation along the Barbary coast of North Africa there was a 15- to 16-gram silver coin known as a "30 para," minted in Tripoli in 1773, that could have been linked to cut-down cobs like this one. Bust 8R cut down to this weight are also known. F/VF with bold partial pillars and clear date, nearly complete cross, neatly trimmed edges, rich golden toning all over.