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This specimen was lot 20676 in Heritage sale 3010 (Boston, August 2010), where it sold for $2,990. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Felipe IV cob Real 1651-NR (Bogota), KM9, Cayon type 71, toned VF, a choice example with well-centered details. The date is partially readable at 11 o'clock on the obverse and the N mintmark is boldly expressed between the columns. On the reverse, the denomination I is clear to the left of the coat of arms and much of the King's title including the ordinal IIII is readable. Very rare type in this superb state of preservation. 3.25 grams."