Lot 1390

Sale 49 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, not dated, c.1650, Mexico City mint, (23.44gms) (CCtype 92, KM. 45 p993). Waterworn, struck on an irregular flan, with porosity and dark colour, otherwise very good.

Ex. 'Vergulde Draek' or 'Gilt Dragon' wreck'. $$ Western Australia Museum Certificate No. 11431.