Lot 583

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Bolivia, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, partial date,(16)53, Potosi mint,(25.178gms),(CC type 100 var., Cb.1043, Yr.971). Waterworn, struck on an irregular flan, with staining, porosity and of dark uneven colour, otherwise very good.

Ex. 'Vergulde Draek' or 'Gilt Dragon' wreck. West Australia Museum Certificate No.11447