Lot 592

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

Mexico, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, not dated, c.1650, Mexico City mint, (26.56gms), (CC type 92, KM.45 p.993). Waterworn, struck on an irregular flan, with prosity and dark colour, otherwise very good.

Ex. 'Vergulde Draek' or 'Gilt Dragon' wreck. Western Australian Cerificate No. 11431.