Description: BOLIVIA POTOSI MINT Cob 2 reales of Philip II, minted during the first period under assayer B, mounted as a pendant with the cross side facing outward. The coin is set in a silver frame secured by 14K gold prongs and a shackle bail, weighing 12.82 grams. This exceptional piece features a bold strike on an unusually broad planchet, showcasing a full cross-and-tressure design along with nearly complete legends. The shield is intricately detailed, revealing the mintmark, assayer’s initial, a full crown, and a significant portion of King Philip II’s name and title. Graded as Extremely Fine (XF) with light circulation, this coin represents a fine example of 16th-century Spanish colonial minting under the reign of Philip II. Philip II ruled Spain from 1556 to 1598, overseeing a period of immense global influence for the Spanish Empire. His reign is marked by the expansion of Spain’s overseas territories, making it the foremost global power of the time. The coin’s production at the Potosí mint reflects the immense wealth derived from the silver mines of the Andes, a cornerstone of Philip II’s empire and his ambitious efforts to finance military campaigns, cultural endeavors, and the Spanish Inquisition.1
Price: 2500 USD
Location: La Jolla, California
End Time: 2025-01-13T04:29:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Setting Style: Bezel
Brand: Pirate Gold Coins
Type: Pendant
Pendant/Locket Type: Coin
Style: Pendant
Country/Region of Manufacture: Bolivia
