Lot 590

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob four reales, not dated, c.1650, Mexico City mint, (11.45gms), (CC type 120). 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. 11477.