1035. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (style of 1649O). S-P35; KM-14b. 6.2 grams. Nice and nearly full shield and cross (both well-centered), with full denomination 2 to right, nicely toned VF with about 25% section of edge flat, dark patina on crown. Estimate: $60-$90. 1036. Lot of 3 Potosí small silver cobs of Philip II-III (one 2R and two 1R). 12.2 grams total. The 2R is Philip II 1st-period B (flat lions) and the 1R are Philip II RL and Philip III curved-leg R, all with nice detail, toned F-VF, the RL coin with hole at edge. Estimate: $75-$110. 1037. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer M, rare. S-P2; KM-2.2; CT-636. 3.1 grams. Typically round and thin and well detailed, with full cross and crown and shield, clear assayer M (rare second assayer of mint), VF with nicely contrasting toning, hairline edge-split. Estimate: $100-$150.
1038. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.3 grams. Lustrous XF+, nice strike with full shield and cross, the latter slightly doubled, also full crown. Estimate: $70-$100. 1039. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.3 grams. Broad flan with nice full shield and cross, bold P-B, full crown, VF with light sediment on fields. Estimate: $70-$100. 1040. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.5 grams. Bold full shield and crown, bold and full but doubled cross, high grade (XF) and somewhat lustrous. Estimate: $70-$100. 1041. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.5 grams. Bold full cross and shield with nicely contrasting toning, full P-B, nice VF. Estimate: $70-$100.
1042. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.0 grams. Choice full shield and crown, nice full cross (just a tiny bit doubled), bold P-B, attractively toned XF with a hint of surface corrosion. Estimate: $60$90. 1043. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.0 grams. Good full shield and cross, most of crown, just a little off-center, AVF with sediment in crevices. Estimate: $50-$75. 1044. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-2.2; CT-648. 3.3 grams. Choice full shield (crisp details), full cross, richly toned XF. Estimate: $70-$100. 1045. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651E, scarce. S-P36; KM-12b; CT-1048. 4.1 grams. Bold 165 of date, I-E to right of off-center shield (and most of the king’s name beyond that), off-center cross, toned VF (for the era) with flat areas. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $90-$135. 1046. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Rincón (R to left, P to right). S-P1; KM-1.1; CT-727. 1.6 grams. Nice full monogram and cross and crown, bold R and P, nicely toned VF. Estimate: $125-$200.
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