CVC & Collectables presents this 1598–1621 Bolivia 8 Reales Cob, struck under King Philip III of Spain at the Potosí Mint — one of the most important silver-producing mints of the Spanish Empire. Certified AU Details by NGC, this impressive cob exhibits strong reverse detail with corrosion from saltwater, shipwreck coin!
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Spain (Colonial Bolivia under Philip III)
- Reign: Philip III (1598–1621)
- Denomination: 8 Reales (“Piece of Eight”)
- Mint: Potosí, Bolivia
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 23.56 grams
- Grade: NGC AU Details (Corrosion)
- Strike Type: Hand-struck cob
- Reference: KM# 10 (varies by assayer and variety)
Obverse: Coat representing the lands of the catholic kings and a crown on the top. Mint mark P (Potosí), assayer’s mark M (Juan Sánchez Mejía) – Coin value: 8. Round line of dots, separating lettering.
Reverse: Jerusalem cross, 2 castles and 2 lions inside de tressure. Round line of dots separating lettering. Lettering starts at twelve.
Collectibility:
With its strong strike and better-than-usual preservation, this NGC AU Details example represents a premium-grade colonial cob from a key period in Spanish-American coinage. These coins appeal to collectors of “pieces of eight,” shipwreck-era treasure coins, and early world silver. Authentic, historic, and visibly hand-hammered — this cob is a relic of global commerce, conquest, and colonial power. Find more alike here!
