Lot 620 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-242. 3.30 grams. Choice full crown and shield and cross-lions-castles ("Seville" lions), with bold mintmark and denomination, the B clear but slightly crude, some legend (ISP-), XF with lovely old toning all over, also an interesting coin for studying die-wear (breaks in center of shield and on tails of lions on reverse). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.
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