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1617, Bolivia, Phillip III. Silver 8 Reales Cob Coin R!
1617, Bolivia, Phillip III. Silver 8 Reales Cob Coin R!

1617, Bolivia, Phillip III. Silver 8 Reales Cob Coin R!

$ 151.85

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Composition: Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Bolivia
  • Year: 1617
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    Description

    Condition:
    VF+ (scratched obverse)
    Mint Year: 1613-1617
    Mint Place:
    Potosi
    Assayer:
    Augustin de la Quadra (Q)
    Reference:
    S-P17, CT-124, KM-10.
    RR!
    Denomination:
    Cob of 8 Reales (Piece of Eight)
    Diameter:
    40mm
    Weight:
    26.9gm
    Material:
    Silver
    Obverse:
    Coat of Arms of the Spanish line of the House Hapsburg. Denomination (8) in right field.
    Comments: Clear assayer letter (Q) below erased mint letter (P).
    Reverse:
    Cross of Jerusalem with lions and castles in quarters. All within boarder of pellets.
    One of the scarcest Bolivian 8 reales cobs issued under Phillip III of Spain. Issued with the letter Q, which stands for Augustin de la Quadra, who was responsible for the minting during only 4 years (1613-1617). A nice example, considering the corroded and porous examples which we usually see of this rare assayer. VERY RARE!
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