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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to right, mintmark P to left, rare, fin

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Potosi Silver Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to right, mintmark P to left, rare, fin
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to right, mintmark P to left, rare, finest known. S-P1; KM-A1; CT-764 (under Lima); Janson-6.1.2. 0.84 gram. Broadest flan we have ever seen on a 1/4R, with 100% full legends and crown and choice inner details, attractively toned XF, a lovely gem that is not only the finest known for this assayer (first issue of the mint) but probably also the finest of all Potosi cob 1/4R. Pedigreed to our Auction #16, lot #597.