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BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), "heavy" lions in cross, rare, ex-P

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Potosi Silver Start Price:1,600.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period),  heavy  lions in cross, rare, ex-P
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BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), "heavy" lions in cross, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P4; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.26 grams. Exceptionally broad flan (what Sellschopp referred to as "Great Module," which we now understand refers to certain coins in various periods) with excellent full crown and lots of bold legend, nice full shield and cross, AXF with deeply contrasting toning, one of several examples known struck from a single set of dies with a unique lion punch that was never seen again (Sellschopp 155, oddly overlooked by Paoletti). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.