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SESSION I: Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 pm EDT
Gold cobs by mint #1-39
World gold coins by country #40-141
Shipwreck ingots and bullion #142-175
Shipwreck silver coins I (chronologically by wreck) #176-465
Shipwreck silver coins II (chronologically by wreck) #466-631
Shipwreck silver coins III (chronologically by wreck) #632-699
SESSION II: Thursday, April 8, 2:00 pm EDT
Silver cobs of Mexico #700-912
Silver cobs of Lima, Peru #913-983
Silver cobs of Potosν, Bolivia (shield type) #984-1058
Silver cobs of Potosν, Bolivia (pillars-and-waves type) #1059-1131
Other silver cobs by country #1132-1202
World silver coins by country (Argentina-Cuba) #1203-1400
World silver coins by country (Danish West Indies-Malta) #1401-1451
SESSION III: Friday, April 9, 2:00 p.m. EDT
World silver coins by country (Mexico) #1452-1614
World silver coins by country (Netherlands-USA) #1615-1705
World silver coins by country (Venezuela) #1706-1797
Medals and tokens, Paper Money & Stamps #1798-1844
Shipwreck artifacts #1845-1969
Non-shipwreck artifacts #1970-2015
Documents, Art, Books and Charity #2016-2160
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Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa
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Lot# 466 |
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United Netherlands (mint uncertain), "rider" ducatoon, 1670.
25.6 grams.
Typically broad flan with clear inner details and date in legend despite moderate corrosion all over, toned.
With original certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 467 |
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Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp mint), portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1689, very rare.
KM-106.2.
31.5 grams.
Bold CAROL II in legend and discernible details all over (mature bust) despite wear and corrosion, still pretty solid, first we have ever had of this rare type that sells for up to five figures in better grade.
With original certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 468 |
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Lot of 2 Dutch ducatoon "biscuits".
31.4 and 30.2 grams each.
For whatever reason, Dutch ducatoons from various different wrecks are sometimes found in a puffy, oxidized state that turns them into black biscuits, like these two specimens, both with shells and pebbles embedded on one side, the coins inside possibly decent if broken open and cleaned.
With original certificates from the salvagers.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 469 |
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Lot of 7 Dutch silver schellings, various types and mints, some with dates.
2.7 to 3.4 grams each.
A variety of different types and designs but all thin and broad, most with only light corrosion and readable details, great wholesale lot for individual resale.
With original certificates from the salvagers.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Association, sunk in 1707 in the Scilly Isles, southwest of England
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Lot# 470 |
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Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1687R, choice.
S-L7; KM-24; CT-230.
27.0 grams.
Totally uncorroded but somewhat worn (Fine), with full cross and pillars, 2 dates and assayers, attractive light toning all over, quite a nice specimen for shipwreck salvage and with a classic pedigree.
Pedigreed to the original Lane auction of September 24, 1974 (lot #1055) and Lane auction of August 22, 1975 (lot #399), with old tags and certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 471 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-446.
24.9 grams.
Lots of fine detail all over (full cross and pillars-and-waves, 3 dates and assayers and mintmarks) and richly toned, but lightly corroded all over.
With certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 472 |
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Lot of 2 silver coins (one Mexican cob 8R and one English shilling of William III) in poor condition but with original auction envelopes.
20.4 grams total.
Two thin slivers of darkened silver with just enough detail to at least guess what they are) with classic pedigrees.
Both coins with Sotheby & Co. auction-lot envelopes from July of 1969.
Estimate: $75-$100. |
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Lot# 473 |
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Portugal, copper X reis, Pedro II, 1699, very rare as from this wreck.
KM-168.
14.6 grams.
Large copper coin, well detailed with only light corrosion, lovely purple toning, first of its kind we have ever seen from this or any other wreck (this particular wreck notable for a great mix of different types of coins), with desirable pedigree and certification.
Pedigreed to the Lane & Son auction of November 30, 1979 (lot 154), with original certificate and recent Terry Hiron certificate, plus cardboard box printed with "The Association Coin sunk 1707".
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Feversham, sunk in 1711 off Nova Scotia, Canada
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Lot# 474 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR or FR (ca. 1640), scarce provenance.
KM-19a.
24.9 grams.
Solid coin with typically "whitish" coloration, good full shield, off-center cross, dark encrustation in spots.
Pedigreed to the Stack's auction of January 1999 (lot #1165).
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Zuytdorp, sunk in 1712 off Western Australia
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Lot# 475 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, 6 stuivers, 1711, very rare provenance.
KM-unlisted (cf. 50 for type).
4.7 grams.
Solid coin with nice details except for centers (weakly struck), attractively toned, no corrosion, among only a few such coins recovered from this protected wreck released onto the market.
With certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida, featuring the Estate of Karl H. Goodpaster
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Lot# 476 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible.
KM-46.
25.9 grams.
Very crude and mostly flat but not really corroded, some black encrustation in crevices.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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Lot# 477 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 171(2-3?)J, double-struck cross side (scarce for this issue).
S-M22; KM-47.
21.9 grams.
Very bold obverse details, including full shield and oMJ and date (except for the last digit), good but completely doubled cross (shifted, not rotated), toned, relatively corrosion-free.
With Kenneth Aiken certificate.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 478 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (171)3(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-742.
25.8 grams.
Bold 3 of date, clear mintmark and one good lion and castle but rest of coin largely flat (as struck), no corrosion (just smooth metal).
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $225-$350. |
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Lot# 479 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
24.2 grams.
Full date and oMJ, crude strike (extensive flatness) but no corrosion to speak of, nicely toned on fields.
With Frank Sedwick certificate from 1994, and pedigreed to our Treasure Auction #4 of November 6, 2008 (lot #459), with original tag.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 480 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.8 grams.
Very bold oMJ and clear bottoms of all 4 digits of the date, nearly full cross, much flatness but no corrosion, richly toned all over.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 481 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.0 grams.
Great full shield (slightly doubled) and cross, full and bold oMJ and denomination 8, clear bottom of 4 of date, very solid flan (no corrosion), richly toned, a super coin all over.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 482 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.7 grams.
Most of crown (well-detailed) and shield, clear oMJ, most of 4 of date, nearly full cross, some flatness but no corrosion, richly toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $225-$350. |
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Lot# 483 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
24.4 grams.
Long planchet with nearly full shield and crown, bold oM and clear 4 of date, most of cross with metal extending beyond legend, solid and nicely toned but lightly corroded all over.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $225-$350. |
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Lot# 484 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.5 grams.
Bold date and denomination and mintmark, most of shield and cross despite flatness, no corrosion, nicely toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $225-$350. |
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Lot# 485 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
27.1 grams.
Very nice full cross (slightly off-center), most of shield (with extra blob of metal in center), clear date, peripheral flatness but no corrosion, richly toned all over.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 486 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.7 grams.
Interesting shape, with full 4 of date, part of crown and shield and cross well detailed but the rest flat (as made), still solid and uncorroded, richly toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 487 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (171)4(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.6 grams.
Curious rhomboid shape, with clear 4 of date, nice upper half of shield and most of crown, good full cross, flat peripheries but no corrosion, attractively toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 488 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
27.0 grams.
Full 4 of date, most of shield and crown, nice full cross, some flatness but no corrosion, green spots in crevices.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 489 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)14J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
25.6 grams.
Slightly odd shape, with bold oM, most of crown and shield, weak but certain date, faint cross, no corrosion, toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 490 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)714(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
25.9 grams.
Full 714 of date and nearly full shield but dark and with surface corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 491 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (171)4(J).
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
24.0 grams.
Typically rectangular flan, with full 4 of date, recognizable shield and cross despite much flatness and some corrosion, darkly toned.
From the Rio Mar site (beach find from 1984).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 492 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible but neat style (small details) of 1714 only.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-743.
26.1 grams.
Very choice, well-centered full shield and cross but nothing else, no corrosion, deeply toned all over.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 493 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1715J.
S-M22; KM-47; CT-744.
25.8 grams.
Choice specimen with all 4 digits of date visible, bold full oMJ, most of shield and cross, satin surfaces without even a hint of corrosion, neat "sail"-shaped flan, attractively toned, and popular as the year of sinking--one of the best!
With original Real Eight Co. certificate signed by Kip Wagner.
Estimate: $2,500-$3,750. |
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Lot# 494 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 17(??)J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.8 grams.
Bold 17 of date and full oMJ, crude shield, most of cross, extensive flatness but no corrosion, richly toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 495 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Oval flan with full shield and oMJ and denomination 8, also full cross, not very bold but richly toned, just a hint of corrosion at edge.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 496 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Squarish shape with full shield and crown and denomination 8, full cross, richly toned, virtually no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 497 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
27.0 grams.
Full oMJ and denomination 8, nearly full shield, most of cross, deep rainbow toning, minimal corrosion on obverse only.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 498 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.0 grams.
Full oMJ and shield, nearly full cross, rectangular flan, negligible corrosion, small edge-split.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 499 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.2 grams.
Interesting urn shape with full shield and oMJ and king's ordinal V, full but softly struck cross, some toning, negligible corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 500 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.8 grams.
Large flan with full shield and bold full oMJ, good full cross, flat peripheries, no corrosion, light toning.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 501 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.0 grams.
Bold obverse details (full shield and oMJ), full but softly struck cross, large flan, minimal corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 502 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.6 grams.
Very bold full shield and oMJ, good full cross, large and solid flan (no corrosion), some flatness.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 503 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.2 grams.
Very interesting shape (penguin?), with super full cross and nice full shield, darkly toned, negligible corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 504 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.1 grams.
Very curious wedge shape, with nearly full cross and shield, no corrosion, lightly toned all over.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 505 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
25.8 grams.
Nice full shield, bold assayer J, full cross, nearly full crown, toned but uncorroded, with small natural bubble-hole near edge.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 506 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
27.3 grams.
Very thick and solid coin with full shield and cross (both somewhat crude), clear oMJ, slightly crude edge, no corrosion at all.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 507 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.9 grams.
Somewhat urn-shaped, with most of shield next to clear oMJ, most of cross, uneven thickness but no corrosion, lightly toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 508 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Very interesting flan with large edge-crack (abnormal for this mint), good full shield, nice but softly struck full cross, very thick and solid, no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 509 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
25.8 grams.
Large, somewhat round flan with full shield, bold denomination 8, full but softly struck cross, minimal corrosion but peripheral flatness.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 510 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.4 grams.
Somewhat triangular shape, with most of shield and crown, full denomination 8, PH of king's name, full and bold cross, no corrosion, spots of green.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 511 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Choice and corrosion-free, with full shield, bold denomination 8, full but softly struck cross.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 512 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Choice full shield, good full cross, no corrosion, lightly toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 513 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.5 grams.
Interesting urn shape, good full shield and denomination 8, nice full cross, minimal corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 514 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.9 grams.
Full and well-detailed crown, nearly full shield, bold denomination 8, crude cross, minimal corrosion, toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 515 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.6 grams.
Long, slightly boot-shaped flan with full shield and crown, nice full cross, much flatness but no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 516 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
24.8 grams.
Large flan with full shield and most of cross, no corrosion but flat around the periphery, toned here and there.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 517 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.1 grams.
Very solid flan (no corrosion) with most of shield, full king's ordinal V, great full cross.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 518 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.8 grams.
Full but slightly doubled shield, full crown, king's ordinal V, full cross, all a bit softly struck but uncorroded.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 519 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
24.8 grams.
Very curious coin with natural bubble at edge at bottom of nearly full shield, nearly full crown, part of cross bold, light corrosion.
From the Rio Mar site (beach find from 2004).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 520 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
24.4 grams.
Long, rectangular flan with extensive flatness (some corrosion), silvery in color.
With Mel Fisher certificate #KF 140-03.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 521 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.4 grams.
Solid and uncorroded, most of shield and cross, typical peripheral flatness but great contrast.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 522 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales "greenie" (as found), probably Philip V, assayer not visible.
25.7 grams.
Typical shape and with full shield and cross underneath ample encrustation in green, brown, white and orange colors (some small shells), popular and scarce.
With original Treasure Salvors certificate from 1967 hand-signed by Mel Fisher, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 523 |
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Large, choice clump of about 12 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 and 4 reales, probably all Philip V, assayer J.
317.7 grams.
A beefy and super-attractive display of cobs just as they were found, with lovely green and white sandy coral throughout the pile of what we estimate to be a dozen coins, mostly 8R but some 4R, one of which (sticking out one side) shows a partial date but all the coins apparently solid and well preserved, a natural sea-sculpture that is worth much more than the sum of its parts.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator), with original Real Eight Co. certificate.
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. |
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Lot# 524 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
78.0 grams total.
Three solid coins (no corrosion) with good details: one with choice cross and shield, another with crown and oMJ, the third with (PHIL)IPPVS V in legend.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 525 |
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Lot of 4 uncleaned Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible.
110.4 grams total.
Four solid and uncorroded coins, all but one with oMJ visible, with varying degrees of sandy white, green and brown encrustation (as found), one with brown stains.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 526 |
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Lot of 5 uncleaned Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible.
130.4 grams total.
Five mostly dark but uncorroded coins, each with a modicum of sandy white, green, brown or even bluish encrustation, just the way they were found.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 527 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
126.9 grams total.
Five solid and uncorroded coins, all lightly cleaned, 4 with denomination 8 visible and the fifth with oMJ visible.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 528 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
131.0 grams total.
Solid coins (no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 529 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
130.3 grams total.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 530 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
130.6 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 531 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
131.3 grams total.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 532 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
130.4 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $450-$675. |
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Lot# 533 |
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Lot of 7 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, good quality.
181.3 grams total.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 534 |
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Lot of 15 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, average quality.
390.0 grams total.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion, but some flat areas), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. |
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Lot# 535 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, various periods, assayers not visible, one with important certificate.
25.5, 25.3 and 15.1 grams each.
Two solid coins (one Charles II and toned, the other Philip V with 8 visible) and one corroded but with full oMJ and Fisher tag and certificate.
With 2 certificates: hand-signed Mel Fisher certificate from 1967 and Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) certificate #14118.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 536 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1713J, scarce.
S-M22; KM-40; CT-1018.
12.1 grams.
Full date and oMJ, most of cross and shield (both off-center), nicely toned and corrosion-free.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 537 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1714J.
S-M22; KM-40; CT-1019.
12.6 grams.
Date and oMJ weak but fully visible, off-center strike with encrustation on cross side, some corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 538 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), scarce error with denomination as "8".
S-M22; KM-40.
13.1 grams.
Thick and roundish flan with clear denomination 8, most of shield (oversized), full cross, no corrosion, sediment in crevices.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 539 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), scarce error with denomination as "8".
S-M22; KM-40.
12.8 grams.
Bold full denomination 8, full cross and most of shield, all darkly encrusted and toned but no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 540 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), scarce error with denomination as "8".
S-M22; KM-40.
13.3 grams.
Choice shield with faint 8 to right, nice but off-center cross, pleasing color, 100% corrosion-free.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 541 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
13.3 grams.
Full but softly struck shield and cross and oMJ and denomination 4, richly toned and corrosion-free.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 542 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
13.3 grams.
Bold full oMJ, full shield, off-center cross, no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 543 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
13.1 grams.
Nice shield (nearly full) and bold oMJ, also nice full cross, otherwise flat, but no corrosion and attractive with contrasting sediment in crevices.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 544 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
13.3 grams.
Great full cross, nearly full shield with full oMJ to left, richly toned, virtually no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 545 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
12.6 grams.
Broad flan with bold J and shield and cross, peripheral flatness and edge-split but no corrosion, nicely toned.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 546 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
S-M22; KM-40.
12.8 grams.
Good full cross, nearly full shield, with full but weak oMJ and partial date, no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 547 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J
S-M22; KM-40.
13.4 grams.
Interesting shape (like a celtic harp), with nice full shield and cross, richly toned and corrosion-free.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 548 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-40.
12.5 grams.
Broad flan with full shield and cross, lightly corroded all over but nice contrast.
From the Corrigans site (beach find).
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 549 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-40.
13.3 grams.
Rectangular flan with split in edge, good full cross, nice but incomplete shield and crown, no corrosion, good contrast.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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Lot# 550 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, encrusted.
KM-40.
11.9 grams.
Very thickly encrusted with white shell bits and gray debris tinged with green, middle of shield side exposed.
With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and certificate #16599.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 551 |
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Small clump of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, both in excellent condition.
29.6 grams.
Two very solid and uncorroded 4R with shield sides out sandwiching white and green sandy encrustation.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 552 |
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Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
52.4 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 553 |
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Lot of 6 uncleaned Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible.
79.9 grams.
Six solid and uncorroded coins with varying degrees of dark toning and sandy encrustation (as found), lots of different colors.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 554 |
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Lot of 5 uncleaned Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible.
68.0 grams.
Four of the coins somewhat heavily encrusted with sandy white coral tinged with green, the fifth coin dark but not encrusted and with double-struck cross (scarce from this mint), all of the coins solid and uncorroded.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 555 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
65.9 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 556 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
65.6 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 557 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, nice quality.
63.3 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 558 |
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Lot of 14 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible, average quality.
178.0 grams.
Solid coins (little or no corrosion), some interesting shapes, decent crosses and shields some flatness and much toning.
Pedigreed to the estate of Karl H. Goodpaster (Real Eight conservator).
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 559 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, with "o" to right.
S-M22; KM-24.
1.7 grams.
Nearly full monogram with curious (and currently unexplained) "o" to right and fleur-de-lis below, nearly full cross too, richly toned and uncorroded.
Estimate: $30-$45. |
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Lot# 560 |
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Lot of 3 miscellaneous cobs: Mexico, 8R, Philip V; Mexico, 1/2R, Philip V; Spain, copper 4M, Philip III?, with countermark.
22.2, 1.2 and 2.9 grams each.
The 8R is solid but with heavy surface corrosion effacing details; the 1/2R is shows most of the monogram and cross (lightly corroded); and the 4M uncorroded but mostly flat, with clear countermark showing IIII over B (Burgos).
The 8R and 1/2R accompanied by Fisher certificates #24090 and KF 98102 respectively.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 561 |
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Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1711M, scarce.
S-L20; KM-34; CT-634.
23.5 grams.
Solid but with surface corrosion, still showing a clear date and assayer and mintmark on the pillars side, most of cross.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 562 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1706Y, scarce.
S-P43a; KM-31; CT-866.
25.8 grams.
Very thick and chunky flan with full cross and pillars, 2 dates and denominations, toned, with surface corrosion only.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands
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Lot# 563 |
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Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
25.7 and 25.2 grams each.
Scarce wreck, one coin with good and nearly full shield and cross, the other too corroded to see much of anything, both dark.
With original certificates from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 564 |
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Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
26.3 and 24.1 grams each.
Scarce wreck, both coins solid but lightly corroded and dark, decent details on each.
With original certificates from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 565 |
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Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47.
25.7 and 24.8 grams each.
Scarce wreck, both coins solid but dark and lightly corroded, one with good shield, the other with full oMJ.
With original certificates from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 566 |
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Tournai, Spanish Netherlands, patagon, Philip IV, 1625.
KM-A42.
26.9 grams.
Choice coin with no corrosion at all (AVF for wear), nicely toned, all details visible, just a bit double-struck, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 567 |
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Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp mint), portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1634.
KM-56.2.
29.8 grams.
Choice specimen with fully detailed portrait and full legends (bold date and mintmark too), black encrustation on reverse but no corrosion, nicely toned, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 568 |
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Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp mint), portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1648, choice.
KM-72.2.
31.9 grams.
Ideal specimen with all details (legends and interior) 100% full and bold, and with lovely toning on fields (good contrast), no corrosion at all, a beautiful coin from a scarce wreck!
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 569 |
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Gelderland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1667.
KM-41.
30.6 grams.
Excellent specimen with full inner details (rider and arms) and legends (clear date and mintmark), no corrosion, dark toning here and there, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 570 |
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Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp mint), portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1668.
KM-79.1.
32.8 grams.
Choice specimen with 100% full details (bold legends with date and mintmark, elegant portrait), richly toned all over, no corrosion, slight bend near edge, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 571 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1680.
KM-57.
32.1 grams.
Full details all over (bold legends), and nicely toned, just a bit worn and with corrosion on part of edge, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 572 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, silver ducat, 1701/693.
KM-52.1.
26.6 grams.
Solid and well-preserved coin with bold legends, clear inner details, no corrosion but spots of dark encrustation, scarce wreck.
With original certificate from the salvager.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 573 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, 2 stuivers, 1724, important as the key to identifying the wreck.
KM-59.
1.2 grams.
Bold mintmark side, with clear date that was the key to identifying this scarce wreck, crowned arms and denomination on other side a bit encrusted and lightly corroded, all nicely toned.
Estimate: $100-$200. |
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Lot# 574 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, 2 stuivers, 1724, important as the key to identifying the wreck.
KM-59.
1.7 grams.
Choice crowned arms and denomination, mintmark and date on other side weaker but still clear (the date being the key to identifying this scarce wreck), nicely toned, no corrosion.
Estimate: $100-$200. |
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1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
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Lot# 575 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732F.
S-M26; KM-47a; CT-764.
20.6 grams.
Almost perfectly rectangular, with full cross and oMF, most of shield and date, but all a bit pitted from corrosion.
From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #80 from the salvager.
Estimate: $80-$120. |
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Lot# 576 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)732(F).
S-M26; KM-47a; CT-764.
22.3 grams.
Bold shield and cross and oM but with deep pits all over from corrosion, nicely toned.
From the San Jose site, with Escudo, Ltd. (Carl Fismer) certificate.
Estimate: $70-$100. |
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Lot# 577 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 173?F.
S-M26; KM-47a.
20.7 grams.
Good full cross, full oMF and good but off-center shield, most of date, contrasting toning but lightly pitted all over from corrosion.
From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #62 from the salvager, and pedigreed to the our Treasure Auction #4 of November 6, 2008 (lot #517), with original tag.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 578 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47a.
26.0 grams.
Rectangular flan with nearly full shield and cross, full denomination 8, decent toning, not really corroded but a bit worn.
From the Populo site, with Fisher-Sedwick-Tosch photo-certificate from 1997.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 579 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47a.
24.3 grams.
Choice full crown, full cross, most of shield, richly toned, surface corrosion only on the reverse.
From the Populo site, with Sedwick certificate from 2000.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 580 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
KM-47a.
25.4 grams.
Worn but not corroded, with some of shield and cross and all of denomination visible.
From the San Jose site, with Fisher-Sedwick-Tosch photo-certificate from 1997.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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Lot# 581 |
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Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, jutting out from a large coral conglomerate (possibly more coins inside).
KM-40a.
506 grams, roughly 4" x 3-1/2" x 3".
Heavy lump of orangish encrustation with small coral head and two thick tubes of iron oxide (the remains of square-shank spikes), with small piece of glass and single coin jutting out (mostly exposed, dark and worn but with full cross in evidence), an impressive display.
Estimate: $250-$500. |
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Lot# 582 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, 1733MF, rare.
CT-776; KM-103.
12.5 grams.
Heavily corroded but with most details still fairly visible, patchy toning and encrustation.
With Bob "Frogfoot" Weller certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 583 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, (1732-33)(F or MF), rare.
KM-103.
19.0 grams.
Some details peeking out through thick, dark "horn silver," possibly cleanable for better data.
With Sedwick certificate from 2006.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands
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Lot# 584 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732F.
S-M26; KM-47a; CT-764.
26.6 grams.
Very thick and solid coin with full date and bold full oMF, good cross, some minor surface corrosion, much flatness.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 585 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732(F).
S-M26; KM-47a; CT-764.
26.3 grams.
Very bold full date and mintmark, most of cross, all the rest flat, no corrosion, nicely toned.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 586 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1733, choice.
KM-80.
32.2 grams.
Mint State details and no corrosion but with weak strike in centers, richly toned all over, somewhat lustrous.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 587 |
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Holland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734, choice.
KM-90.
32.5 grams.
Super-nice Mint State details contrasted by toned fields, no corrosion, quite beautiful.
With certificate and blue plastic clamshell box printed inside with "Treasure recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman 't Vliegent Hart (1735)."
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 588 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734, superb.
KM-80.
32.7 grams.
Lustrous Mint State, with perfect details, richly toned, 100% corrosion-free and well struck.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 589 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734, choice.
KM-80.
32.4 grams.
Lustrous and corrosion-free, all details perfect, silvery from cleaning (no toning).
With certificate and blue plastic clamshell box printed inside with "Treasure recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman 't Vliegent Hart (1735)."
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 590 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734, choice.
KM-80.
32.4 grams.
Lustrous and corrosion-free, all details perfect, silvery from cleaning (no toning).
With certificate and blue plastic clamshell box printed inside with "Treasure recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman 't Vliegent Hart (1735)."
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 591 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734, choice.
KM-80.
32.3 grams.
Lustrous and corrosion-free, all details perfect, silvery from cleaning (no toning).
With certificate and blue plastic clamshell box printed inside with "Treasure recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman 't Vliegent Hart (1735)."
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 592 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734.
KM-80.
26.5 grams.
Nice details despite light corrosion all over, no toning.
With certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 off southeast England
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Lot# 593 |
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Type-set of Mexico City, Mexico, 8 reales dated 1733, consisting of 1 cob, 1 klippe on a cob-style planchet, 1 true klippe and 1 pillar dollar (4 coins total), housed in a hinged glass-top display case with labels.
6" x 9" x 3" altogether.
This is a beautiful set, both for its promotional packaging and for the quality of the coins inside, all hand-selected from the original Ponterio auction, and all attractively toned with little or no corrosion (VF-XF details). The full-date 1733 cob is particularly choice and rare, in fact the only specimen known so far from this wreck.
With certificate.
Estimate: $3,500-$5,000. |
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Lot# 594 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1727D, very rare.
S-M23aCT-753.
26.6 grams.
Clear bottom half of all four digits of the date, bold full oMD, good cross, but all else flat, no corrosion, interesting elongated "harp" shape, with spots of toning.
With certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 595 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1729R.
S-M24; KM-47a; CT-754.
25.7 grams.
Choice full date, full oMR and nearly full shield and cross, lightly corroded all over.
With certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 596 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R.
S-M24; KM-47a; CT-755.
26.2 grams.
Choice full shield and cross on a broad, somewhat roundish flan, with bold full oMR and date as well, contrastingly toned, minimal corrosion.
With certificate from the salvagers, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 8, 2006 (lot 461), with lot-tag.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 597 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R.
S-M24; KM-47a; CT-755.
26.1 grams.
Choice full date, nice full cross, full oMR, no corrosion but much flatness, some toning.
With certificate from the salvagers, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 8, 2006 (lot 457), with lot-tag.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 598 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
131.4 grams.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, some interesting shapes (one in this lot a perfect square and another with a curved tail).
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 599 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
132.0 grams.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, one small and thick but very nice, another with bright orange sediment in crevices, 3 with oMR.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 600 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
130.5 grams.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, several interesting shapes (one with natural bubble hole in center).
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 601 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
132.4 grams.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, some interesting shapes.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 602 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
132.0 grams total.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, most nicely toned.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 603 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
130.9 grams total.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 604 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
130.9 grams total.
Solid but very lightly corroded coins in mostly interesting shapes, one with (173)0 date and oMR visible.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 605 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
128.1 grams total.
Solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 606 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers J, D and F, average specimens.
KM-47a.
123.8 grams total.
Lightly corroded but all with assayer visible, some flatness but mostly decent details.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 607 |
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Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
158.8 grams total.
Six solid coins, uncorroded and with decent details, one with oMR visible.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $475-$700. |
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Lot# 608 |
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Lot of 7 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
183.2 grams.
Seven solid coins, uncorroded and with decent details, a few interesting shapes.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $525-$800. |
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Lot# 609 |
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Lot of 9 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
235.6 grams.
Nine solid coins, mostly uncorroded and with decent details, one with (173)0 date and oMR visible.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 610 |
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Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, various assayers (where visible), average specimens.
KM-47a.
261.5 grams total.
Interesting lot of 10 coins in solid and mostly uncorroded condition, one of which appears to be 1728D, another with assayer G visible, plus a couple neat shapes.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 611 |
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Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
262.5 grams total.
Ten coins, all solid and mostly uncorroded, but many with flat areas, some decent detail.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 612 |
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Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer D visible on one, average specimens.
KM-47a.
264.1 grams.
Ten solid coins with crude details as usual (much flatness, but mostly uncorroded), some interesting shapes, one with partial date and oMD visible.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 613 |
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Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers D and R where visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
264.3 grams.
Solid coins as usual, with little or no corrosion, some interesting shapes, two showing assayer D and two showing assayer R.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 614 |
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Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, average specimens.
KM-47a.
263.2 grams.
Ten solid and mostly uncorroded coins with decent details, some interesting shapes.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 615 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1730(R).
S-M24; KM-40a; CT-1026.
13.0 grams.
Choice full and bold date, full oM, very thick and solid flan (no corrosion) but with much weak strike, toned all over.
With photo-certificate and original certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 616 |
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Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayers D and R, good specimens.
KM-40a.
52.7 grams total.
Four solid coins with no corrosion, clear mintmarks and assayers, decent details and mostly lightly toned.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 617 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733MF, rare.
CT-776; KM-103.
25.2 grams.
Bold details all over with attractive light toning, very minor surface corrosion.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 618 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733MF, rare.
CT-776; KM-103.
25.5 grams.
Richly toned all over, and with clear (but not bold) details, corroded around part of edge.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 619 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3MF, scarce.
CT-777; KM-103.
25.8 grams.
Nice details (slightly weak in centers), very light surface corrosion only, spots of toning.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 620 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF, choice.
CT-779; KM-103.
26.4 grams.
Lustrous Mint State specimen, no corrosion except for a few microscopic pits, just a bit aggressively cleaned, starting to retone nicely, big flan, one of the best possible from this wreck.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 621 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF.
CT-779; KM-103.
26.7 grams.
Typically large flan but with natural edge-flaw, all details crisp and clear, some luster, minimal corrosion.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 622 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF, choice.
CT-780; KM-103.
26.5 grams.
Totally uncorroded and with choice AU details, just a bit aggressively cleaned, starting to retone nicely.
With original certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 623 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
CT-781; KM-103.
26.6 grams.
No corrosion, choice details, darkly toned (low contrast).
With original certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 624 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
26.0 to 26.6 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 625 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
25.3 to 26.9 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 626 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
26.0 to 26.6 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 627 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
25.5 to 26.0 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 628 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
25.8 to 26.5 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 629 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
26.0 to 26.7 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 630 |
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Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1735-37 (one of each date), assayer MF, good specimens.
KM-103.
26.5 to 26.8 grams each.
XF details and minimal corrosion, all nicely toned, some with luster.
With original certificates.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 631 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1735MF.
CT-1049; KM-94.
12.7 grams.
Choice full shield side, the pillars side a bit encrusted, with contrasting toning, minor corrosion, hairline fracture in flan (as made).
With original certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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