Lot 2672

Description

Bolivia, Colonial issue, Philip IV (Felipe IV. King of Spain), 1621-1665. silver cob eight Reales (38mm, 27.47 gm), Potosi Mint, Dated 1653-E (asayer E), obverse, crowned coat-of-arms, reverse, crowned Pillars of Hercules set on ocean waves, (KM.21, Calico 410, ME 6472). Very fine, with a few minor scratches and attractive example with two clear dates and a partial date, clear assayer letter and mint marks, well struck obverse displaying most aspects of the shield, with grey tone, original surfaces, and very rare.

Ex CNG Mail Bid Auction Sale 87, 18 May 2011, (lot 1519).