348. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617M, castles rotated 90
degrees clockwise, choice Grade 1, ex-Bir. S-P19; KM-10; CT-129.
26.51 grams. Superb full inner details (shield and cross) AND bold
assayer and date (full ANO 1617), also king’s ordinal III in legend, striking castles error, excellent toning around details, truly one of the best specimens we have ever seen from this popular wreck. With Fisher certificate #262284 and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection and our Auction 7, with original lot-tag #189 and Mark Bir tag with sticker price of “$2,000.00 NET.” Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
351. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 16(17)M, Grade 1. S-P19;
KM-10; CT-129. 26.40 grams. Broad, corrosion-free flan with full but partially weak cross and shield and crown, bold (A)NO.1(617), light orange toning on fields. With Fisher/Sinclair certificate #209256. Estimate: $500-$750.
352. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 16(17)M, Grade 2, with original tag but certificate missing.
S-P19; KM-10; CT-129. 21.34 grams. Bold full ANODE16 in legend, bold full shield, full cross, light
349. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617M, denomination as
to moderate corrosion, with small part of edge lost. With Fisher tag #145952. Estimate: $300-$450.
O-III-V (rare), Grade 1. S-P19; KM-10; CT-129. 24.66 grams. Broad,
round flan with full shield and cross, bold 17 of date, clear P-M (small), tan-toned and mostly corrosion-free but some flat spots. With Fisher certificate #186689. Estimate: $600-$900.
353. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618PAL, Grade 1, rare.
350. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1)617M (date at 8
o’clock), denomination as O-V-III (rare), Grade 1. S-P19; KM-
S-P20; KM-10; CT-130. 26.39 grams. Thick, round flan with choice full shield and cross, clear date, nice toning, light surface corrosion. With Fisher/Sinclair photo-certificate #CH4-23-40196 (water-damaged in hurricane but intact). Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Good full shield and cross (slightly doubled), the former with clear P-M to left and error denomination to right, lightly tan-toned, no corrosion. With Fisher certificate #158699, housed in brown folio with 2012 appraisal letter. Estimate: $500-$750.
10; CT-129. 26.09 grams.
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