726. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1722Y. S-P43a; KM-31; CT-882. 27.03 grams. Bold full pillars with two clear dates (rare thus), also choice
full cross-lions-castles, much better than usual for this period, toned VF with parts of edge jagged (as made), scarce. Estimate: $300-$450.
727. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1723Y. S-P43a; KM-31; CT-883. 26.25 grams. Very scarce date (clear), better than VF and fairly well
struck but with the most jagged edge (as made) imaginable, lightly toned in crevices. Estimate: $300-$450.
728. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1725Y, (Louis I), rare. S-P43b;
Well-centered strike but crude and chunky as usual, with full cross and pillars, Fine+ with toned fields, no part of king’s name visible but attributed to Louis I by default. Estimate: $400-$600.
KM-35; CT-24. 25.89 grams.
729. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1733YA, rare. S-P45; KM-31a; CT-891. 25.95 grams. Well-centered specimen with full inner details, bold assayer and parts of the other two, both dates and all three mintmarks clear, VF with toning, really one of the best specimens of this rare and desirable short-lived assayer, of whose work this date is arguably the rarer (not to mention that the 1732 is plagued by convincing fakes). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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