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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679/8C/E, very rare. S-P38; KM-unlisted; CT-356. 17.6 grams. Choice

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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679/8C/E, very rare. S-P38; KM-unlisted; CT-356. 17.6 grams. Choice
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679/8C/E, very rare. S-P38; KM-unlisted; CT-356. 17.6 grams. Choice full pillars with 2 bold mintmarks and assayers, the upper-right of which clearly shows traces of under-assayer E, the date weaker but certain, the cross also bold with P to left and 79 date (no overdate) below, thin from corrosion but nicely toned. With Historic Real Treasures photo-certificate. From the Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Isla de Muerto, Ecuador