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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade-1 quality but Grade 2 on certificate.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s Start Price:240.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 450.00 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade-1 quality but Grade 2 on certificate.
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade-1 quality but Grade 2 on certificate. 26.8 grams. Very broad flan with full legends, including what appears to be DGDYHY after the king's name, good full shield and cross, no corrosion but odd shape (as made) with notch in edge. With original Fisher certificate #134384. From: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida