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742. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1659V, “Star of Lima” type
(Series IA), very rare. S-L5; KM-16; CT-841. 4.31 grams. Roundish flan
with choice full cross-lions-castles (albeit slightly off-center) and full
but lightly corroded pillars-and-waves, nicely toned VF (net). From
the San Miguel el Arcangel (“Jupiter wreck,” 1659), and pedigreed to
our Auction #13, lot #584. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

743. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1659V, “Star of Lima” type (Se-
ries IA), rare. S-L5; KM-15; CT-989. 2.83 grams. Salvaged, with patches of
corrosion and “horn silver,” but with full LIMA, date and waves, also
good cross-lions-castles, flat peripheries, VF net. Estimate: $500-$750.

744. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1660V, date at bottom, “Star of Lima” type (Series III), very rare. S-L5; KM-16; CT-842. 3.19 grams.
Thin from corrosion (unspecified salvage) but with clear PLVS, 2*2 and (1)660 between pillars (slightly off-center), most of cross, lightly
toned. Estimate: $600-$900.

Pillars-and-waves

745. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1688R, encapsulated NGC VF 746. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1720M. S-L20; KM-34; CT-642. 26.66
20. S-L7; KM-24; CT-231. Nearly full cross and pillars but peripherally grams. Full pillars and cross but flat peripheries, clear date, very darkly
flat, two dates, very light toning (low contrast). Estimate: $350-$500. toned and with localized surface corrosion, otherwise Fine. From an
unidentified mid-1700s wreck off Europe. Estimate: $200-$300.

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