Lot 2078

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Mexico, Philip V (1700-1746) and Ferdinand VI, (1746-1760), milled eight reales, 1742, 1751, Mexico City mint, assayer MF, (KM.104.1). Waterworn, 1742 cleaned, 1751 uncleaned as recovered, poor - nearly fine. (2)

Ex 'Dodington' treasure. See p.182 of Noble Numismatics Sale 48 for brief account of the wreck of this ship which struck Bird Island off Port Elizabeth South Africa 17th July 1755.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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