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LOT 3635

Bolivia, Colonial. Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales. 1700-1724.

Potosí mint; dated (1)719 P Y. Cob issue. Coat-of-arms / Pillars of Hercules set on waves. S P 43a; KM R31. Near Very Fine.(14.55gr, 38mm, 2h). [No Reserve]

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 3635

Bolivia, Colonial. Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

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