Details
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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LOT 3635
Bolivia, Colonial. Felipe V, King of Spain AR 8 Reales.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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