^Lot 959 Potosi, Bolivia, uniface obverse trial for a bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824, NGC AU 55 (top pop)

Potosi, Bolivia, uniface obverse trial for a bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824, NGC AU 55 ("top pop"). 28.89 grams. From the obverse this looks just like a normal 8R on a broad flan with full rim, nice toning, and just a few minor marks and die-rust, but the reverse is blank, first of its kind we have seen for this type. UPDATE: Since our initial cataloging, another example has turned up and is also graded NGC AU 55.
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