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896. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, (1652), transitional type
with monogram superimposed over cross, rare. S-P37. 0.78
gram. Full monogram superimposed over a cross below crown, full
cross-lions-castles on other side, deeply toned AVF. Note: This design
was formerly attributed to 1656 only, but research by Roberto Mastalir
shows that this version without dots was made in 1652. Estimate:
$70-$100.

Pillars-and-waves

897. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1652E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), unique error with denomina-
tion as “4.” S-P37a; KM-unl. (cf. R21); CT-unl. (cf. 408). 26.40 grams. Attractively toned VF with all inner details full and most of the legends full
as well, struck slightly off-center and with minor doubling on the cross, very pretty overall but with gilding removed, expertly repaired hole
and enhanced details. Estimate: $10,000-up.

898. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1657E, assayer to left of
cross (rare), PH at top on pillars side, denomination 8 above
cross. S-P37a; KM-21; CT-unl. 27.28 grams. Good full cross, full but off-
center pillars-and-waves, full king’s name and ordinal in legend, nicely
toned VF with “horn silver” on surface as from unspecified salvage.
Estimate: $200-$300.

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