Shipwreck Coins
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Lot 2400 Session 8 (2.30pm Thursday) Shipwreck Coins
Estimate $200
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MEXICO, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob four reales, not dated c.1652, Mexico City mint, assayer P, (13.07 grams), (KM.38). Struck on an irregular flan, some weakness in places, otherwise good fine, rare.
Ex 'Vergulde Draek' or 'Gilt Dragon' wreck. West Australia Museum Certificate No.4498. This ship was wrecked off the coast of Western Australia, on a reef about 12 km south of Ledge Point, and 120 km north of Perth, on April 28, 1656. The ship contained 193 crew and goods worth 106,400 florins and silver worth 78,600 florins. The wreck was discovered in the 1960's and coins were recovered. The coins are registered as required by law and given certificates of authenticity. Purchasers are required by law to advise the Western Australian Museum as their new owner and register as a notification of transfer of possession (such forms are with this company).
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