Lot 2606

Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Bolivia, Philip IV (1621-1765), cob eight reales, Potosi mint, 1650? date, assayer O as a theta, (KM.R19a), with countermark of a crown within circular dotted border on the obverse, performed in 1651-2, (KM.C.19.1). Edge split, weak in places, otherwise fine - very fine and rare.

Ex 'Jesus Maria de la Limpia Conception' better known as 'La Capitana', wreck near Chanduy Ecuador, wrecked on October 26, 1654. This ship was the galleon of Philip IV of Spain and its loss of 10,000,000 pesos was a disaster to Spain. With Certificate of Origin, from Atlantic Treasure Coins Inc.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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