Lot 973

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

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob issues (probably eight reales), not dated, c.1650, (total weight 48.021gms), assayer off flan, (CC type 144). Waterworn, struck on an irregular flan, with porosity and eneven dark colour, otherwise good. (3)

Ex. `Vergulde Draek' or `Gilt Dragon' wreck. $$ Western Australia Museum Certificate No. 11453.