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Potosí Silver Cobs

Shield-type

765. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period, “Lima style”), rare. S-P3; KM-5.1; CT-140 (under Lima). 26.67 grams.
Very broad flan (as expected), with full but doubled shield and cross, some bold legend including ISPANIARVM without H, a defining feature
between 1st- and 2nd-period L along with a deep-dimpled tressure, Fine with light toning. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

766. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, “Lima style”), rare. S-P3; KM-5.1; CT-140 (under Lima). 27.09 grams.
Huge, round flan with fine• border on obverse (the defining feature between 1st- and 2nd-period B) and distinctive early lions in the cross but
that side with heavier• border (hence a transitional piece), with choice full shield and cross-lions-castles (very well defined), also full crown and
much legend despite flat spots, XF with toning around details, an impressive and under-rated issue. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

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