1680 Potosi V Bolivia 8 Reale NGC AU-55

This 1680 Potosi Bolivia 8 Reale represents Spanish colonial silver coinage from the famous Cerro Rico silver mines of Potosi, struck during the reign of Charles II. The coin bears the assayer mark "V" for Villa, who worked at the Potosi mint during this period, marking it as one of the earlier examples from this prolific South American mint that helped fuel the Spanish Empire's economy.

The obverse displays the characteristic Spanish Habsburg coat of arms with the crowned shield, while the reverse features the traditional cross design with castles and lions in the quarters. The coin exhibits well-preserved details for the grade, with clear definition of the heraldic elements and readable legends despite the typical irregular shape common to early colonial cob coinage.

Graded AU-55 by NGC, this piece shows moderate circulation wear while retaining strong design elements and attractive silver-gray surfaces. With only 11 examples graded by NGC and this being one of just two at the AU-55 level with none finer, this represents an exceptionally rare opportunity for collectors of Spanish colonial numismatics. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.