301. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1649)(O?), with crowned c (?) countermark (rare) on cross side. S-P35, KM-19b. 16.6 grams. Nearly full countermark with what appears to be a small G or c (both rare) below the crown in a border, full but doubled shield and cross, most of crown, bold denomination 8, some corrosion but good toning. Pedigreed to the Louis Hudson collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
304. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650O, with crowned •PH• countermark on cross side, choice and Royal-like. S-P35, KM-19b, CT-509. 26.2 grams. Superb strike on a very broad planchet, probably meant to be a Royal, with all inner details and almost all the legends full, also well preserved and with beautiful brown toning, the full countermark also scarce. Pedigreed to the Louis Hudson collection. Estimate: $900-$1,350.
302. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (164)9O, with crown alone countermark (rare) on shield side. S-P35, KM-19b, CTUnique and fully visible countermark with scalloped border on full but mostly flat shield below full and well-detailed crown, bold P•O, king’s name as PHELIPVS, full but very flat cross with clear 9 of date, small edge-split, minimal corrosion. Pedigreed to the Louis Hudson collection. Estimate: $350$500. 506. 24.5 grams.
305. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)50O, with 2 crowned C countermarks (very rare) on cross side, choice, KM Plate Coin. S-P35, KM-19b, CT-509. 24.8 grams. Big, solid planchet with two edge-splits, 2 very clear crowned C countermarks, full cross, crude shield, no corrosion but some flat spots. Pedigreed to the Louis Hudson collection and Plate Coin in KM (#19b). Estimate: $600-$900.
Please visit our website at www.SedwickCoins.com or watch and bid LIVE at www.iCollector.com/sedwick 303. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1649)(O), with crowned O countermark on cross side. S-P35, KM-19b. 20.8 grams. Very clear countermark (scarce) on full cross, full but weak shield on other side, solid but worn and corroded. Pedigreed to the Louis Hudson collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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