8 real 1589, Segovia

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. 1589. Segovia. (Cal-702). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A417). Ag. 27,22 g. Aqueduct with two rows of four arches. Mintmark and value flanked by volutes surmounted by a floral element. The D and the G are notably smaller than the rest of the legend. Crown decorated with dots at the base and the top with floral elements. Five lis on the Burgundy. Reverse lions with their tongues out and legends separated by pomegranates. Slight finish planchet. Soft cabinet tone and original luster. A superb specimen with an excellet eye apeal. Very rare, even more in this conservation. Ex Cayon (02/02/2017), lot 50312. Almost MS. Est...5000,00.