Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #14

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684. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1667E, Charles II. S-P37b; 687. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1674E.

Two clear dates (667 below cross) despite much flatness and wear (Fine), the pillars off-center but with nice full crown, three mintmarks, richly old-toned, with hairline edge-split, part of king’s name in legend. Estimate: $250-$375. KM-26; CT-342. 26.65 grams.

349. 27.30 grams. Full

S-P37b; KM-26; CT-

and well-centered pillars, nearly full cross, bold mintmark and king’s name, Fine+ with lots of flat areas, lightly toned fields. Estimate: $200-$300.

685. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1670E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-345. 688. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350. 25.92 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross with three bold dates,

two mintmarks and assayers, king’s name and ordinal (CAR)OLVS II, Fine+ with nicely contrasting toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

26.51 grams. Good full cross with choice crown above, one full pillar

with bold date and denomination, full (P)OTOSI, three assayers and mintmarks, lightly toned Fine+ with flat spots. Estimate: $300-$450.

686. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-346. 689. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-351. 27.87 grams. Full pillars, nearly full cross, two bold dates and assay-

ers, slightly doubled Fine+ with flat spots, lightly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.

27.61 grams. Full pillars with bold date and mintmark and assayer, full but off-center cross, king’s ordinal II, Fine+ with flat areas, lightly toned all over. Estimate: $300-$450.

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