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Shield-type

722. Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales,
Philip II, assayer X, very rare.
S-L3; KM-11; CT-327. 12.53 grams. Round
flan with full legends and inner details
despite light surface corrosion all over,
nice toning, minimal doubling, the all-
important P-X very clear (first example
in this denomination that we have of-
fered at auction), also interesting as lack-
ing the initial H of HISPANIARVM, as
do most of the 7-10 known specimens.
Estimate: $1,000-up.

723. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer X to right of castle, extremely
rare, Proctor Plate Coin. S-L3; KM-2; CT-unl. 0.76 gram. Toned VF with full castle and lion
and crowns, corroded from salvage but with the all-important assayer clear, very important
as the only example we have seen (first ever offered at auction) and clearly the key for any-
one assembling a denomination set, also significant as the first issue of this castle/lion-type
cuartillo ever made. Pedigreed to the Jorge Proctor collection and plated on page 36 of his book
The Forgotten Mint of Colonial Panama (2005). Estimate: $1,000-up.

724. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-8 to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-14; CT-146. 26.97 grams.
Choice bold strike with full inner details and much legend, including full king’s name and crown, lightly polished VF+ with toned fields for
contrast. Estimate: $1,000-up.

725. Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, cob 4R and 1/2R, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre. S-L4. 11.00 grams total. Both appear to be salvaged,
the 4R (with *-4 to left and P-•D to right) moderately corroded and the 1/2R (with •D to left and * to right) holed near edge, both with clear
details despite weak areas. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $75-$110.

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