BOLIVIA. Cob 8 Reales, 1652-P E (E-E). Potosi Mint, Assayer Antonio Abando (A-O) and Antonio de Ergueta (E-E). Philip IV. PCGS Genuine--Salt Water Damage, EF Details.
KM-A20.3; Cal-1494; Cal-1040 (this coin illustrated); Mastalir-V.1-A.DE (this coin illustrated). Weight: 26.33 gms. One of only a few certified examples of the date on either the NGC or PCGS census. This decently preserved survivor exhibits a somewhat crude strike on a broad planchet, the reverse does show a obvious striking shift in the lower right quadrant somewhat muddling the devices in the area. Most of the pertinent design features are present such as all three inscription lines, partial mint name and three full digits of the date in the obverse legend. Partials of the reverse legend, most notably the "HIL" of the monarchs name are noticed as well as a bold single Assayer's letter, mint mark and denomination to the left of the shield. As indicated on the PCGS insert the surfaces exhibit areas of granularity consistent with saltwater immersion. Despite its shortcomings this pleasant example of the type displays light golden gray tone with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices.
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From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: Henry Christensen (3/1966) Lot # 3232. Plated in "The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1653 The 1652 Transitional 8 Reales" published Guayaquil, Ecuador 2015.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00