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LOT 3630
Bolivia, Colonial (as Alto Peru). Ferdinand VI, King of Spain AR 8 Reales. 1746-1759.
Potosí mint; dated 1751 P E. Cob issue. Cross of Jerusalem, castles and lions in quarters; mint and assayer mark across fields / Pillars of Hercules set on waves. S P52; KM 40; Cal. 517. Near Very Fine. Very rare moneyer.(19.97gr, 34mm, 5h.).
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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LOT 3630
Bolivia, Colonial (as Alto Peru). Ferdinand VI, King of Spain AR 8 Reales.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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