Lot 2611
Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes
Description
Mexico, Philip V, (1700-1724, 1724-1746), silver eight reales, c.1714, Mexico City mint assayer uncertain, (26.6 grams), (KM.47). Almost completely encrusted, part of the coin visible, otherwise fine.
Ex sea salvage coin from the 1715 Florida Treasure Fleet wrecks. The lot includes the certificate of Origin and authencity of the coin from Daniel Frank Sedwick, 11/08/01. Most of the coins that had dates were dated predominately 1713 and 1714. Mel Fisher was also a major salver, and with Kip Wagner was responsible for various films and TV documentaries that were made on this fleet wreck during the 1960's-1970's. Over 100,000 silver cobs were recovered.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0