Lot 2596

Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Mexico, Philip III (1598-1621), cob eight reales, undated, (26.46 grams), Mexico City mint, assayer uncertain C as [O or F], (KM.44.1). Very strange style, probably a contemporary East Indies/ Philippine copy, nearly very fine and unknown for style.

Ex 'Nuestra Senora de la Vida' wrecked in 1620 outward bound from Manila toi Acapulco. The lot comes with a certified certificate of Origin signed by Dive Director and on behalf of Nan Hoi and numbered B31.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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