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Paoletti: 8 Reales Cobs of Potosi

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Paoletti: 8 Reales Cobs of Potosi
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Paoletti, Emilio. 8 REALES COBS OF POTOSI. Emilio Paoletti, Buenos Aires. 2006. 4to. (4), 402, (2) pages. Original blue cloth, lettered in silver, jacket, slipcase. b&w coin and detail photos throughout. Spanish text. Some minor highlighting of text. Slip case has closed tear along the flap. Jacket/Book Fine. This book is the second edition to Paoletti's original esteemed work on Potosi cob 8 Reales of all periods. All of the coins are assigned consecutive numbers and arranged under pertinent categories and subheadings. The coin photographs for each entry are excellent, and include many enlargements of details mentioned in the discussion of the dies. While not a technical die study, the author clearly delineates all known important features and characteristics of the recorded varieties for every year of issue, with a detailed discussion of the progressions of stylistic changes and assayers' tenures. This work is of utmost importance to anyone who is interested in the early Potosi coinages whether it be collectors, dealers, scholars, treasure hunters or salvors. Lot weight: 4 lbs 10oz. Subject(s): Spanish American Coinage.