Lot 949

Sale 50 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, not dated, 1652, Mexico City mint, (26.715gms), (CC type 92, KM.45 p.993). Waterworn, struck on an irregular flan, with staining, porosity and of dark colour, otherwise fine.

Ex. `Vergulde Draek' or `Gilt Dragon' wreck. $$ Western Australian Cerificate No. 11420.