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885. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R to right (Rincón), mintmark P to left. S-P1; KM-2.2; CT-728. 1.60 grams. Very
broad flan with full but partially flat legends, full crown and monogram and cross, richly toned VF+. Estimate: $90-$135.

886. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer B below monogram (2nd period). S-P6. 1.70 grams. Choice full monogram
with bold legend around it, good full cross, nicely toned VF+. Estimate: $100-$150.

887. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R to left (Ramos), mintmark P to right. S-P13. 1.68 grams. Choice full cross
and monogram and crown, some legend and clear R and P in tiny letters, richly toned VF. Estimate: $100-$150.

888. Lot of 3 Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2R, Philip III, assayer R (Ramos), different varieties (two with P-R to left [one straight-
leg and one curved-leg] and one with R to left and P to right). 4.86 grams total. Choice examples with full monograms and crosses,
bold assayers, richly toned AVF overall. One pedigreed to the Paul Karon collection (Ponterio, March 1990, lot #1031). SEE INTERNET FOR
PHOTO. Estimate: $200-$300.

889. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer B to left (5th period), mintmark P to right, borders of x’s, monogram
side struck over shield side of a 1/4 real, unique. S-P14; KM-2.3. 1.59 grams. Broad flan with bold full monogram and B-P, full cross and
crown, nicely toned AVF, with very clear and somewhat shocking error, especially considering how rare 1/4R of this period are (effectively the
last 1/4R cobs ever made). Estimate: $150-up.

890. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer
B to left (5th period), mintmark P to right, borders
of x’s, ex-Karon. S-P14; KM-2.3. 1.61 grams. Choice XF with
rich old toning and hint of luster, broad flan with full crown
and king’s name in addition to the full monogram and cross,
desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Paul Karon collection
(Ponterio, March 1990, lot #1008). Estimate: $100-$150.

891. Study collection of 10 Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2R,
Philip II and III, various assayers (all visible). 15.64
grams total. Great lot for expert study, all the coins with clear
assayers and good full monograms and crosses, richly toned 892. Lot of 5 Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2R, Philip II through IV, assay-
F-VF, four with holes near edge, many with desirable pedi- ers R (Rincón), B (different periods) or none. 7.32 grams total. Interesting
grees. Several pedigreed to the Paul Karon collection (Ponterio, blend of different periods (dramatic difference in diameters), but all with good full
March 1990), the “Americas” collection (Kagin’s, August 1983) monograms and crosses, mintmarks and assayers where applicable, nicely toned
and Freeman Craig (1980s). Estimate: $400-$600. F-VF, three with holes near edge. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate:
$150-$225.

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