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Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima" type, mintmark LIMA (Series IA), extremely rare, ex-

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Lima Silver Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1659V,  Star of Lima  type, mintmark LIMA (Series IA), extremely rare, ex-
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Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1659V, "Star of Lima" type, mintmark LIMA (Series IA), extremely rare, ex-Sellschopp and Ortiz. S-L5; KM-17; CT-660. 13.67 grams. Choice centers, especially the full cross-lions-castles but also the full crown, star LIMA and 1659 above waves, weak assayer •V• to left but bold denomination •4• to right, yet the peripheries mostly flat (distinguishing it from the presentation issues), choice XF+ with gorgeous old toning, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp collection (SBC September 1988, lot 159) and the Emilio Ortiz collection (SBC September 1911, lot 66).