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948. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1750E. S-P51; KM-40; CT-361. 26.51 grams. Choice specimen with full pillars-and-waves and cross-
lions-castles, three bold dates and clear king’s name and ordinal, attractively toned XF, well above average for this period and also scarce as
non-salvage. Estimate: $500-$750.

949. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1752q. S-P52; KM-40; CT-364.
26.44 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with curiously re-punched 5 that
looks like a backwards 3, nearly full cross, three assayers, Fine+ with
deeply toned fields. Estimate: $250-$375.

950. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1753C/q, rare. S-P53; KM-40;
CT-366. 26.68 grams. Full pillars with bold date and clear C/q at upper
left (first specimen we have handled), off-center cross with much of
king’s name in legend, smallish flan, attractively toned AVF. Estimate:
$350-$500.

951. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1758q. S-P54; KM-40; CT-375.
23.80 grams. Full pillars and nearly full cross, Fine+ with nice toning,
old clip on edge to account for weight loss. Estimate: $125-$200.

952. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1763V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; CT-
950. 26.77 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full pillars-and-waves,
two dates, lightly toned AXF, parts of edge slightly crude (as made).
Estimate: $250-$375.

953. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1764V-Y-V. S-P57; KM-45;
CT-951. 27.09 grams. Full pillars with clear date and assayer and two
mintmarks, messy cross with second assayer and partial second date,
lightly toned VF. Estimate: $250-$375.

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