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760. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1744. S-L22; KM-30a; CT-1791. 1.13 grams. Perfectly full date (rare thus), two full mintmarks, salvaged XF
with uneven toning, minimal corrosion. Estimate: $60-$90.

761. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1750, unique error with cross side struck from a 2R die. S-L23; KM-41; CT-633. 2.00 grams. Typically
scrappy flan, with clear date below off-center monogram, clear denomination 2 above very off-center and oversized cross, toned AXF with
crude edge (as made). This year is famous for errors in Lima cobs, notably the 1/2 reales struck with 1-escudo dies, but nobody knows why.
Estimate: $100-$150.

762. Lot of 16 Lima, Peru, cob 1/2R, Charles II, Philip V and Louis I, various dates (most clear). 20.46 grams total. One holed,
some salvaged, but all with clear details, Fine or better on average, most toned, with visible dates as follows: 1684, 1685, 1694, 1695, 1711,
1712, 1722, 1725, 1726, 1727, 1730, 1738 and 1742. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $300-$450.

763. Large lot of 44 Lima, Peru, cob 1/2R, various kings and dates (all visible). 57.37 grams total. Nice specimens with clear de-
tails, a few salvaged but none holed, many toned, Fine or better on average, visible dates as follows: 1684 (2), 1685 (3), 1694 (2), 1703 (2),
1705, 1706 (2), 1718, 1719, 1720, 1721 (2), 1722, 1723, 1724, 1726, 1734 (2), 1737 (3), 1741, 1742, 1744 and 1748 (almost all the others
partially dated). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

764. Large lot of 43 Lima, Peru, cob 1/2R, various kings and dates (all visible). 53.63 grams total. Nice specimens with clear
details, a few salvaged but only one holed, many toned, Fine or better on average, visible dates as follows: 1684 (2), 1685 (3), 1694, 1695,
1697, 1699, 1700 (2), 1704, 1705 (2), 1706, 1709, 1711, 1715, 1718, 1719, 1722, 1724, 1732/1, 1732, 1736, 1737 (3), 1739, 1740, 1741,
1743 and 1751/0 (almost all the others partially dated, a few of those actually Potosí instead of Lima). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO.
Estimate: $800-$1,200.

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