Bolivia, Colonial (as Alto Peru). Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales.
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LOT 3629

Bolivia, Colonial (as Alto Peru). Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales. Second reign, 1724-1746.

Potosí mint; dated 1743 P C. Cob issue. Cross of Jerusalem, castles and lions in quarters; mint and assayer mark across fields / Pillars of Hercules set on waves. S P49; KM 31A; Cal. 1584. Very Fine.(24.52gr, 34mm, 10h.).

Provenance

From the shipwreck of the Uruguayan treasure of Rio de la Plata;
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

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From the Shipwreck of the Uruguayan Treasure of Rio de la Plata

LOT 3629

Bolivia, Colonial (as Alto Peru). Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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