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836. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd 840. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd
period). S-P6; KM-4.2. 13.55 grams. Choice full shield and crown and period). S-P10; KM-4.2. 13.52 grams. Full cross and shield (the latter a
cross (very bold and with contrasting toning), bold full P-B, VF. Es- bit weak), much bold legend, curiously small P-B, richly toned AVF
timate: $150-$225.
with spots of orange and green. Estimate: $150-$225.

837. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd 841. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer A/B. S-P11;
period). S-P6; KM-4.2. 12.68 grams. Full but weak shield and cross, KM-4.2; CT-345. 13.45 grams. Broad flan with full shield and cross (a few
much legend and nearly full crown, bold P-B, lightly toned Fine. flat spots and marks), much legend, full P-A with clear A/B (scarce
Estimate: $100-$150. over-assayer), toned VF. Estimate: $300-$450.

838. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd 842. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11;
period). S-P10; KM-4.2. 13.87 grams. Beautiful full detail all over except KM-4.2; CT-346. 13.52 grams. Richly toned AXF with hint of luster, full
for one weak spot on the cross, attractively toned and better than VF, but slightly doubled shield, the cross also full but with flat spots, full
fully round and high in weight. Estimate: $175-$250. denomination and clear assayer. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of
March 1983 (lot #239). Estimate: $150-$225.

839. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd
period). S-P10; KM-4.2. 13.30 grams. Good full cross-and-tressure, full
shield and crown, lightly toned VF with very minor doubling and 843. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer RL.
weakness. Estimate: $150-$225. S-P13; KM-4.2. 13.35 grams. Bold full P-RL and crown, full but slightly
doubled shield and cross, bold denomination, VF with contrasting
toning. Estimate: $150-$225.

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