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Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima," very rare, possibly finest known.

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Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1659V,  Star of Lima,  very rare, possibly finest known.
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Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima," very rare, possibly finest known. S-L5. 6.5 grams. For whatever reason, this normally common denomination is actually quite rare in the "Star of Lima" series, and this specimen is possibly the finest known, fully Mint State, with choice full pillars and waves (slightly off-center), with full •V•, *-LIMA-1659, •2• (note the star is actually 5-pointed, as opposed to the usual 6 points), incredibly well-detailed cross-lions-castles, all beautifully toned and corrosion-free. Recovered from: San Miguel el Arcangel ("Jupiter wreck"), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida.