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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1723Y, rare, serrated edge.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Potosi Silver Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,750.00 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1723Y, rare, serrated edge.
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1723Y, rare, serrated edge. 26.31 grams. This fascinating coin is unique among its type for the edge imparted in its time (reminiscent of the "denarius serratus" of Roman times), executed either to add attraction or to show it is solid silver (or both); but also it is unique as a Royal in that its cross side is an unknown die (the pillars side matches Lazaro #273), and it's a rare date to begin with, also quite a nice strike (much better than Lazaro's example) with full and bold details all over enhanced by toning on fields, XF overall, with inevitable hole at top of pillars / left of cross (axes aligned by 90 degrees).