Lot 945

Sale 50 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Bolivia, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, dated, 1652, Potosi mint, (26.34gms), (CC type 100 var., Cb.1042, Yr.970). Struck on an irregular flan with off-centred reverse, but without any staining or porosity, of good even silver colour, good fine and rare.

Ex. `Vergulde Draek' or `Gilt Dragon' wreck. $$ Western Australian Cerificate No. 3169.