Lima 432. Lima, Peru, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-ii to left, oD-* to right, rare as from this wreck.
S-L4; KM-9; CT-490. 4.60 grams.
Typically round and well detailed, with full inner details and much legend, all slightly doubled but with nice contrast from toning on fields, light corrosion only. With original certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $125-$200.
Potosí shield-type
433. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1649Z, with crowned-L countermark on cross, rare, ex-Ponterio. S-P34; KM-19a; CT-508. 26.59
grams. Perfectly round and 100% corrosion-free flan with choice full date, full countermark, full cross-lions-castles and shield and crown, clear
P-Z, nicely toned, really everything you could want in a cob of this period without getting into the expense of a Royal. Pedigreed to the “La Capitana” auction (Ponterio April 1999), with original lot-tag #102. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
434. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1649O, with crowned-L 435. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650O, with crowned-•F• countermark on cross, ex-Ponterio. S-P35; KM-19b; CT-506. 26.40 grams. Incredibly choice full date set off with colorful rainbow toning,
also full countermark, full cross-lions-castles and shield, full P-O to left and 8 to right, very minor surface corrosion only. Pedigreed to the “La Capitana” auction (Ponterio April 1999), with original lot-tag #110. Estimate: $600-$900.
countermark on shield, ex-Ponterio. S-P35; KM-19b; CT-509. 24.46
grams. Huge flan with practically everything visible, including date as 165050 due to doubling, choice full shield and countermark, P-O to left and 8-O to right, light surface corrosion on cross side only, lovely toning. Pedigreed to the Capitana auction (Ponterio April 1999), with original lot-tag #183. Estimate: $500-$750.
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