{"product_id":"lima-d-cob-4-reales-grade-1-assayer-diego-de-la-torre-copy","title":"Authentic Spanish Cob - Non Shipwreck - Lima \"D\" - 4 Reales - Grade 2 - Assayer: Diego de la Torre","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis coin was minted at the Lima mint, by Assayer \"D\" (Diego). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is an exquisite choice for aficionados of collectible coins. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Perfect for a connoisseur of vintage coins, it is a fitting addition to any rare coin collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Reales \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lima, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diego de la Torre (1577-1588) \"Star of Magi\" or Lima \"D\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReign:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Philip II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.38 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two (2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa (1577-1588)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-struck at the Lima Mint from 1577 - 1588. Diego de la Torre's coins are known as some of the most magnificent hand-struck coins to ever be minted for the  Spanish Empire. Well-struck, centered, and created with precision to detail, \"Lima 'D's\" are some of the most sought after Spanish colonial cobs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such an example; an exceptional 2 Reales cob from Assayer D. In an exemplary case of \"ask forgiveness later,\" coins by Diego de la Torre were minted without permission from King Philip IV between the years 1577-1588. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are also loosely known as \"Lima D's\" - Their reputation as the best quality of all Spanish cobs preceded them.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note The Star of Magi Mint Mark (left of shield) commemorates the 12th day of the Christian Holiday of the Epiphany, on January 6th, 1535.  On this 12th day, The Magi (Three Wise Men) presented their gifts to the infant Lord Jesus Christ. Lima was founded on this day, and is known as the City of Kings for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e DP61701\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43893855420503,"sku":"DP61701","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/7059\/3587\/files\/IMG_6224.heic?v=1779664729","url":"https:\/\/shipwrecktreasuresofthekeys.com\/products\/lima-d-cob-4-reales-grade-1-assayer-diego-de-la-torre-copy","provider":"Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}