BOLIVIA. Cob 4 Reales, ND (1651-52)-P. Potosi Mint; Assayer Antonio de Ergueta (E). Philip IV. NGC VF-35; Countermark: AU Details.KM-17B; Cal-Type-279. Weight: 13.48 gms. An intriguing Cob with much individuality and originality. Although this is certainly a 4 Reales piece, its obverse was struck with an 8 Reales die. The unmistakable numeral "8" appears above the assayers initial to the right of the Habsburg shield. On the left of the shield, a bold "crown alone" countermark appears. The reverse shows some flatness and does not retain any of the peripheral legends, but shows well-struck and handsome castles and lions. The coin presents sharp details and wholesome surfaces, deeply toned to a beautiful pewter gray. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> coin in this condition, almost certainly unique with this mismatched obverse die. Exceptionally interesting and attractive.<strong>To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=From+the+Pat+Johnson&limit=96&parent_category=1-11EIV&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong>From the Pat Johnson Collection.<p>Privately purchased from Mike Dunigan.
