Lot 2605

Description

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1765), cob eight reales, Mexico City mint, uncertain date, assayer uncertain, (KM.45). Water corrosion and weak in places, otherwise very good.

Ex 'Nuestra Senora de la Pura y Limpia Conception' (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception), wreck on silver bank near the Dominican Republic, wrecked on October 31, 1641. This ship impact was on a remote ocean reef Sthat claimed the lives of hundreds of the passengers and crew. With Certificate of Origin, from Nicholas J. Bruyer No.268. housed in folder as sold.