BOLIVIA. Cob 8 Reales, 1617-P M. Potosi Mint, Assayer Juan Sanchez Mejia (M). Philip III. PCGS VF-35.
KM-10; Cal-921; CJ-7.6.2; Paoletti-Group M 3/B#145. Weight: 27.03 gms. This charmingly crude example exhibits a bold full four-digit date on the reverse preceded by "NO D" for "ANO D 1617", full mint mark and Assayer's letter and partials of the obverse legend with the monarchs name "PHILIP" being the most import. Though some flatness occurs on both sides of this piece, most of the pertinent design features are present and clear. The surfaces display a light attractive gray tone with a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light with a couple of areas of brighter coloration. This pleasant survivor offers many attributes that we hope appeals to collectors as it did to Pat. It is interesting to note that the central designs of the reverse are misaligned with the legends. This is most noticeable with the crosslet at 9 o'clock which is usually aligned with the central cross and castles and lions at 12 o'clock. The has caused the date to be in a different location when compared to other examples and dates.
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From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Ernesto Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp - 9/1988) Lot # 619.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00