Amazing 8s -- Charles III Portrait 8 Reales 1772-1791
1774 Potosi, MS hoard
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
BOLIVIA - COLONIAL |
| Item Description: |
8R 1774PTS JR |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 62 |
| Owner: |
jgenn |
Owner Comments:
Although no pedigree was mentioned in the auction listing, given its date, mint and condition, this coin is likely from the small, buried hoard discovered near Potosi that is thought to have been hidden prior to the Great Aymara Rebellion of 1780. Due to this find, many mint state examples of this year/mint are available to collectors. Purchased from the Stack's Bowers/Ponterio & Associates, Inc. 2011 N.Y.I.N.C. Auction. KM-55; FC-6; El-12.