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904. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-346.
27.82 grams. Crude flan with lots of flatness and one big edge-split but
the pillars and cross full nonetheless, two dates, VF+ for actual wear.
Estimate: $125-$200.

905. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-351.
27.32 grams. Bold AVF with darkly contrasting toning on fields, full
but partially flat pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates,
three assayers, minor edge-split. Estimate: $175-$250.

906. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
27.57 grams. Good full cross and pillars-and-waves, two bold mintmarks
and assayers, two clear dates (but flat in center of pillars), Fine with
toning around details, edge-split. Pedigreed to our Auction #6, with
original lot-tag #987. Estimate: $200-$300.

907. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1681V. S-P39; KM-26; CT-363.
26.69 grams. Unevenly toned AVF with bold date and two assayers,
good full cross and full pillars with slightly doubled waves. Estimate:
$250-$375.

908. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1682V. S-P39; KM-26; CT-364.
23.92 grams. Good full cross, full but doubled pillars-and-waves, two
dates and mintmarks and assayers, VF with toning around details, old
clip in edge to account for weight loss. Estimate: $200-$300.

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