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945. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1740P, very rare (possibly unique). S-P48; KM-unl. (cf. R31a); CT-unl. (cf. 839). 26.25 grams.
Typically small, thick flan per the period but with all inner details and even some legend full and bold, attractive VF with contrasting toning
and small hole at edge past one end of the cross. While this period is rare for Royals to begin with, the fact is that we cannot find any records
of a clean-P assayer for this date, all other specimens being either 1740M or 1740P/M (hence different dies from Lázaro #294, which he calls
R4). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

946. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1743C. S-P49; KM-31a; CT-906. 26.97 grams.
Chunky and crude, with much flatness but decent full cross, Fine+ with toning all
over. Estimate: $175-$250.

947. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1745q. S-P50; KM-31a; CT-909. 26.52 grams. Very bold and choice full pillars-and-waves (very slightly
doubled) and cross-lions-castles, well centered and enhanced by contrasting toning, with three dates and mintmarks, two assayers, high grade
(XF). Estimate: $600-$900.

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