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Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1660V, "Star of Lima" Very Rare ex-Sellschopp

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Lima Silver Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1660V,  Star of Lima  Very Rare ex-Sellschopp
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Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1660V, "Star of Lima" type, extremely rare. S-L5; KM-18.2; CT-266. 27.4 grams. While there is much discussion about the evolution and transportation of the 1659 issues (presentation pieces and regular issues), there is no debate that the coins struck in 1660 are the rarest of them all, for minting is known to have ceased in March. This specimen is very desirable, for it shows a full PLVS / .*. / VLTRA between pillars, most of L-8-V to left and right, and (best of all) full and bold .660. date in center at bottom above full waves, the crown at top nearly full also, all well centered, with full but slightly off-center cross on the reverse, VF for wear, with nice light toning all over (just a few dark spots on obverse), solid and full weight.

Note: Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection.