967. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1729M. S-P44; KM-31a; CT-886. 27.30 grams.
Choice full pillars-and-waves and cross with two very bold dates, flat peripheries, richly old-toned VF, plugged hole near edge (not aligned with any axes). From the Marco Gardini collection of Potosí cob 8 reales. Estimate: $175-$250.
968. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1733YA, rare. S-P45; KM-31a; CT-891. 27.68 grams. Richly toned XF with choice but offcenter pillars with clear date and assayer and bold POTOSÍ in legend, also nice full cross with very full date and assayer, struck on a typically chunky flan with crude edge (as made), a choice example of a traditional rarity. From the Marco Gardini collection of Potosí cob 8 reales. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
969. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1737E. S-P46; KM-31a; CT-897.
27.00 grams. Good full pillars, full but doubled cross, two dates and
assayers, attractive toned VF. From the Marco Gardini collection of Potosí cob 8 reales. Estimate: $250-$375.
970. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1738M. S-P47; KM-31a; CT-899.
26.43 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves, full but cruder cross, two bold dates and mintmarks, deeply toned VF on a typically chunky flan. Estimate: $250-$375.
971. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1739M. S-P47; KM-31a; CT-900.
27.29 grams. Chunky flan as usual but unusually high grade (XF with hint of luster), with full pillars and cross, two dates and mintmarks and assayers, spotty toning. From the Marco Gardini collection of Potosí cob 8 reales. Estimate: $200-$300.
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