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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E (1651-2), no countermark, ex-Ullian/Ruth.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E (1651-2), no countermark, ex-Ullian/Ruth.
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E (1651-2), no countermark, ex-Ullian/Ruth. S-P36; KM-19b. 21.43 grams. Edges a bit thin from corrosion yet center design quite clear with complete shield, assayer, and denomination plus a full (if doubled) cross side, scarce type without a countermark. With original certificate signed by Joel Ruth and Lou Ullian. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador