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Shipwreck Silver Coins
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Shipwreck Treasure coins from
around the World.
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heart of our online store is always this page of silver (and copper) coins from
shipwrecks from around the world. No other site anywhere has the selection we
do! For over 25 years now we have specialized in shipwreck coins and have
sources in every continent. As a result, here you will see coins from Spanish
wrecks, Dutch wrecks, French wrecks that sunk all over the world. And
everything here comes with a certificate (including with the price) and our
lifetime guarantee of authenticity and provenance.
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Early Shipwrecks 1500s-1600s
Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622
Sao Jose, sunk in 1622
"Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk 1628
"Spice Islands wreck," sunk ca. 1629
Concepcion, sunk in 1641
Capitana, sunk in 1654
Maravillas, sunk in 1656
Consolación
sunk in 1681
Joanna, sunk in 1682
1715 Plate Fleet
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Akerendam,
sunk in 1725
Vliegenthart, sunk in
1735
Rooswijk,
sunk in 1739
Auguste, sunk in 1761
Reijgersdaal,
sunk in 1747
Cazador, sunk in 1784
SS New York, sunk in
1846
SS Republic,
sunk in 1865
SS Andrea Doria,
sunk in 1956
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Early Shipwrecks 1500's-1600
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San Martín, sunk in 1618 off the east coast of
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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
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Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
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Cob 8 reales fragments.
Weights range from 8 to 12 grams. Corroded, some with faintly visible design
elements.
2 available. |
d121504194007-8 |
$50 each |
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Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 4 reales, Philip II or III, assayer not visible. 8.10 grams. Partial
cross, patches of encrustation. With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d121800000013 |
$45 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4
reales, Philip II or III, assayer not visible. 7.20 grams. Partial
cross, some encrustation. With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d121800000015 |
$45 |
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Spanish or Spanish
colonial cob 4 reales, assayer not visible. 7.51 grams. Interesting 4
reales with incuse pattern in corrosion of the partial shield, mintmark, and
assayer D from a Mexico 8 reales of Philip III that rested on top. Darkly
toned with some encrustation. With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d121800000022 |
$55 |
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"Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama
Island
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"Spice Islands wreck," sunk ca. 1629 off Southeast Asia
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 19.09 grams. Partial
shield with mintmark oM and 8 denomination, partial cross as well, dark orange encrustation
patch on obverse. |
d011708191035 |
$150 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 19.71 grams. Darkly toned specimen with
partial shield with 8 denomination, dark orange encrustation on reverse. |
d011708191036 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 15.72 grams. Nearly
full shield with some encrustation on obverse, corroded shield with silvery
appearance. |
d011708191039 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 19.34 grams. Corroded and
encrusted obverse with some shield details still visible, flan crack (as
made), decent reverse with good cross details. |
d011708191040 |
$150 |
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Potosi
Mint
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Concepcion, sunk 1641 off Hispaniola
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, 1640/39(P). S-M19; KM-45; CT-335. 23.39 grams. Bold date,
most of cross, rest of coin crude (weak strike and corrosion), toned all
over. |
d051804191002 |
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Mexico
City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, with "Silver Bank
Treasures" tag. S-M19; KM-45. 25.9 grams. Artifact ID: SBTI-2104. Good
cross and shield, nice toning all over. |
d091804641004 |
$295 |
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Mexico
City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, with "Silver Bank
Treasures" tag. S-M19;
KM-45. 23 grams, Artifact ID: SBTI-2105. Good cross and shield, nice toning all over. |
d091804641005 |
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Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador
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Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island
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Potosi
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 16(49?)Z, with crowned-(?) countermark on shield.
14.52 grams. Thin and crude from corrosion but with most of countermark and assayer visible, lightly toned all over. |
d011704362012 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651E,
with crowned-L countermark on cross.
S-P36; KM-19b; CT-511. 20.32
grams. Full but partially flat but uncorroded shield, moderately corroded
cross with full countermark nonetheless (date weak but certain). With Marex
tag #91-8R-0884. |
d051804191009 |
$425 |
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Potosi
Mint - Transitionals
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8
reales, (16)52E transitional Type V/A, ex-Meylach, ex-Mastalir collection.
S-P37; KM-A20.5; CT-unl. 13.12 grams. Part of edge lost to corrosion
but remainder with mostly clear details, including two dates and full A-P-8.
pedigreed to the Marty Meylach collection (our Auction #8, lot #588). |
d111604191003 |
$395 |
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Potosi
Mint - Pillars-and-waves
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Consolacion "Isla del Muerto" Pirated Wreck, sunk
in 1681 off Ecuador
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1672(E).
19.61
grams. Heavily corroded yet with visible pillars and date, weak and
off-center cross, dark toning in spots. |
d121804671249 |
$110 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8
reales, 1678E. 19.55 grams.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354. Moderately corroded with some flat areas but with a
clear date and assayer. |
d041804562007 |
$275 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8
reales, 1679C. 19.39 grams.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357. Corroded all over but with a suprisingly visible date
in legend at 7 o'clock and bold assayer C next to cross. |
d041804562008 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357. 20.26
grams. Full pillars-and-waves, full but weaker cross with bold date below,
typical corrosion, edge-split. |
d041804562031 |
$325 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8
reales, 1679V. 17.55 grams.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359. Corroded all over but with rather bold details,
doubled pillars and waves. |
d041804562009 |
$275 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8
reales, 1680V. 19.89 grams.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361. Rather smooth from corrosion but clear date and
assayer. |
d041804562005 |
$275 |
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Clump of two Potosi,
Bolivia, cob 8 reales, one 1679C and the other with date and assayer not
visible, ex-Spink.
43.44 grams total. Just two
8R fused together with minimal encrustation but both solid despite the usual
corrosion, also nicely toned, one with pillars side out and other with cross
side out. Pedigreed to the Spink (New York) auction of December 2001, with
original lot-tag #738 and with "Isla de Muerto Shipwreck" tag #04904. |
d111804191017 |
$495 |
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Encrusted clump of two
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2R (rare denomination), Philip IV and/or Charles II.
6.22 grams total. Two small,
thin coins that are just loaded with thick, grayish encrustation, a nice but
very small display. |
d111804191019 |
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Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales,
(16)81(L).
16.32
grams. Corroded but with partial shield and cross details visible plus last
two digists of date. |
d121804671370e |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible.
18.44 grams. Dark as uncleaned and corroded, with patch of encrustation on cross, with original certificate from the salvager. |
d011718021003 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, assayer not visible.
12.26 grams. Thin and worn from corrosion but with clear shield and cross, nicely toned. With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d111704191036 |
$125 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales,
assayers not visible.
All moderately corroded and
polished yet with some detail showing, two with visible assayers (G and L).
With generic certificates from the salvagers. 5 available. |
d051804191012-6 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales,
Charles II, assayer not visible.
6.40 grams. Lacuna (natural
pit) on shield, clear mintmark. With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191171 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real,
assayer not visible.
0.45 gram. Moderately
corroded with partial cross, a rare denomination to find in a shipwreck.
With generic certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191019 |
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Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa
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Ducatoons of the Spanish
and United Netherlands.
All moderately corroded
and worn thin from saltwater immersion, partially visible design details.
With generic certificate from the salvagers. 3 available. |
d051804191024-6 |
$75 each
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"Taj Mahal treasure," sunk ca. 1702 off Sri Lanka
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Surat, India (Mughal Empire), 1 rupee,
Aurangzeb (1658-1707), AH1113 (1702). Heavily encrusted in attractive
tan color with some details peeking through. |
d081819181005 |
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Surat, India (Mughal Empire), 1 rupee,
Aurangzeb (1658-1707), AH1113 (1702). Bold details with hint of luster,
very light surface corrosion. |
d081819181001 |
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DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Islands,
north of Scotland
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Feversham, sunk in 1711 off Nova Scotia, Canada
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible.
17.74 grams. Nearly
featureless (weakly struck but also some corrosion) but distinctive in
shape, with some patches of toning and "horn silver," rare and desirable
provenance, also pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2000, with
original lot-tag #388. |
d051804570002 |
$295
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1715 Plate Fleet, east coast of Florida
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible.
24.35 grams. Large flat
areas with partial shield and cross, even grey toning throughout. |
d121804671217 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
26.81 grams. Bold oMJ, nearly full shield and
cross despite light surface corrosion, somewhat silvery, with certificate
#M-5194 signed by Harry Cannon (Real Eight Co. tan color cert.) |
d111804667024 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
26.35 grams. Partial shield and cross,
clear mintmark and assayer, some flat patches, darkly toned obverse with
reddish encrustation. |
d121804671215 |
$250 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
26.26 grams. Large areas of flatness with
planchet polishing lines, partial yet bold shield and cross neatly framed in
the middle, clear assayer, a bit of dark encrustation around edges. |
d121804671219 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
25.27 grams. Lightly corroded surfaces,
nearly full shield and cross with bold mintmark and assayer's initial, light
gold toning over silvery surfaces. |
d121804671220 |
$275 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, denomination 8 visible,
characteristic "thumbprint" on cross. 26.30 grams. Almost no surface
corrosion, interesting "thumbprint" ridges on reverse (formed when a sharp
tool was used to scrape die in order to remove surface corrosion). |
d121804671367 |
$295 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 23.57 grams. Minor surface
corrosion, partial shield and cross, patches of dark encrustation. |
d121804671216 |
$185 |
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Mexico City, Mexico,
cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
21.13 grams. Desirable "cabo de barra (end
of the bar)" piece, partial yet bold shield and cross, darkly toned with
even surface corrosion. |
d121804671218 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
25.33 grams. Good full cross, shield side coated in tan-brown encrustation,
one sharp point, with certificate #M-8330 signed by Harry Cannon (Real Eight
Co. tan color cert.). |
d111804667020 |
$295 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 23.35 grams. Most of cross and shield
but both obscured by dark encrustation over corroded surfaces, with
certificate #M-8105 signed by Harry Cannon (Real Eight Co. tan color cert.) |
d111804667023 |
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Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway
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Le Chemeau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
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Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland,
Netherlands
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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob
8 reales, (17)30R.
S-M24; KM-47a; CT-755.
26.07 grams. Most of shield and cross (choice details), clear oMR and 30 of
date, peripherally flat but no corrosion, toned in crevices. With generic
certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191031 |
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Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly,
southwest of England
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United Netherlands
"rider" ducatoon (encrusted). 26.50 grams. Heavily encrusted
with bits of sediment and rusted iron. |
d121804671235 |
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Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa
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Mexico City, Mexico,
pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744MF.
KM-103; CT-797. 24.60
grams. Lightly corroded with nice fields on shield side, darkly toned all
over. |
d101819191001 |
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Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of
Africa
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Dutch East India Company
(Zeeland province) copper duits, 1752.
KM-152.2. Nice specimens
with generally full details, some thinning and encrustation from corrosion.
4
available. |
d051804191044-47 |
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Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada
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France (Toulouse mint),
ecu, Louis XV, 1728-M, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection.
KM-486.13. 23.81 grams.
Moderate surface corrosion (particularly on obverse) but reverse details
clear, including date and mintmark (scarce mint), lightly toned. With
original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191048 |
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France (Aix mint), ecu,
Louis XV, 1729, mintmark ampersand, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection.
KM-486.27. 26.96 grams.
VF/XF with light (surfaces) to moderate (rims) corrosion, uneven toning,
dark patch in center of reverse, scarce mint. With original (generic)
certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191050 |
$195
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France (Riom mint), ecu,
Louis XV, 1731-O, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection.
KM-486.15. 27.89 grams.
VF/XF with patchy toning, minimal corrosion, large old X-scratch on reverse,
scarce date for the mint. With original (generic) certificate from the
salvagers. |
d051804191051 |
$275
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France (Bayonne mint),
ecu, Louis XV, 1732-L, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection.
KM-486.12. 27.07 grams. VF/XF with light surface corrosion all over,
low-contrast toning. With original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191052 |
$225
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France (Lyon mint), ecu,
Louis XV, 1734-D, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection. KM-486.6.
27.37 grams. Slightly oblong XF with patchy toning, light surface corrosion
and minor rim-loss. With original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191053 |
$225
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France (Dijon mint),
ecu, Louis XV, 1736-P, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection.
KM-486.16. 27.45 grams. Low-contrast XF+ with light surface corrosion on
obverse only, also odd cracking above head, light toning, rare date for the
mint. With original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191054 |
$225
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France (Aix mint), ecu,
Louis XV, 1737, mintmark ampersand, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research
Collection. KM-486.27. 27.93 grams. Lightly struck AU with hints of
luster but uneven toning and generally low contrast, minimal surface
corrosion, no rims, old adjustment scratches on both sides (large X on
obverse). With original (generic) certificate from the salvagers. |
d051804191056 |
$195
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France (Bayonne mint),
ecu, Louis XV, 1738-L, ex-Auguste Shipwreck Research Collection. KM-486.12. 26.78 grams. Crude from very weak centers, light surface
corrosion and patches of dark encrustation, crude rims (bruise on obverse),
but still solid overall. With original (generic) certificate from the
salvagers. |
d051804191057 |
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La Dromadaire, sunk in 1762 off the Cape Verde
Islands, west of Africa
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France (Bayonne mint),
ecu, Louis XV (large bust), 1757-L.
KM-512.12. 26.79 grams. Light corrosion with bold details, old scratch in
front of bust, small area of
edge damage. |
d081804619002 |
$225
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France, ecu, Louis XV,
1726, mintmark not visible. |
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Nicobar, sunk in 1783 off False Bay, South Africa |
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Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico
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Piedmont, sunk in 1795 off Cornwall, southwest of
England
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Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 southeast of
England
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British East India Co., copper X cash, 1808, encapsulated in promotional plastic holder.
Choice
quality nicely toned, no corrosion. |
d111718181002 |
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"1810 wreck", sunk in 1810 off the east
coast of Florida
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S.S. New York, sunk in 1846
off Louisiana
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The SS New York was
a side-wheel steamer that foundered during a hurricane about 60 miles
off the coast of Cameron, Louisiana in 1846. Four New Iberia, Louisiana
area residents found the 365-ton wooden hull ship in about 60 feet of
water two years ago. The four, who call their recovery operation,
“Gentlemen of Fortune,” are Gary and Reneè Hebert, Avery Munson and
Craig DeRouen.
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Zacatecas, Mexico,
cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1846OM, encapsulated NGC SS New York Shipwreck
Effect. Full but soft details all over due to corrosive abrasion, tiny
spots of toning. |
d051207081001 |
$355 |
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Santo Andre, sunk in 1856 off the Cape Verde
Islands, west of Africa
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Spanish colonial bust 8
reales of Charles IV, various mints and dates (where visible).
Moderately corroded but
each with most details clear and attributable to mints of Mexico, Lima and
Potosi (some clear dates). With generic certificates from the salvagers. 6
available. |
d051804191177-82 |
$95 each |
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Spanish colonial bust 8
reales of Ferdinand VII, various mints and dates (where visible).
Moderate to heavy
corrosion but with most details clear, some bold dates, half with
transitional bust (Mexico). With generic certificates from the salvagers. 5
available (bottom left is sold). |
d051804191184-88 |
$95 each |
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SS Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia
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The SS Republic
began its life as the merchant ship SS Tennessee, launched in
1853. When the Civil War began on April 12, 1861, she was tied up in the
New Orleans harbor. She was then pressed into service as a Confederate
blockade runner named the CSS Tennessee but never escaped the
harbor. After the war, she was sold and renamed the
SS Republic. On her final voyage in October of 1865, she was
carrying passengers and cargo including $400,000 in silver and gold
coins. She got caught in a strong hurricane and sank on Oct. 25, 1865
off the coast of Georgia. In 2003, the wreck was located and a large
amount of rare U.S. gold and silver coins were recovered.
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USA (Philadelphia
mint), half dollar seated Liberty, 1862, encapsulated NGC SS Republic
Shipwreck Effect.
Somewhat hazy appearance
with light saltwater corrosion throughout though strong details remaining,
particularly on the eagle, a very rare date (only 137 recovered) from the
S.S. Republic. In Q. David Bowers' report entitled, "The SS Republic
Shipwreck Excavation Project: the Coin Collection," Bowers notes that "Just
489 coins range between 1831-52 (1%), with the majority of 41,671 spanning
the years 1853-61 (88.2%), with the greatest peaks in volume evident for the
years 1858 (9,587) and 1861 (14,158). A sharp decline is witnessed for the
period 1862-65, which is represented by just 338 issues (0.7%), of course
reflecting disruptions in production and circulation during the American
Civil War (1861-65)." A table in the report shows that just 185 halves from
1862 were recovered: 137 from the Philadelphia mint and 48 from the San
Francisco mint. NGC #1796660-010. With salvager's certificate. |
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USA (Philadelphia
mint), half dollar seated Liberty, 1862, encapsulated NGC SS Republic
Shipwreck Effect.
Somewhat hazy appearance with
light saltwater corrosion throughout though strong details remaining,
particularly on the eagle, a very rare date (only 137 recovered) from the
S.S. Republic. In Q. David Bowers' report entitled, "The SS Republic
Shipwreck Excavation Project: the Coin Collection," Bowers notes that "just
489 coins range between 1831-52 (1%), with the majority of 41,671 spanning
the years 1853-61 (88.2%), with the greatest peaks in volume evident for the
years 1858 (9,587) and 1861 (14,158). A sharp decline is witnessed for the
period 1862-65, which is represented by just 338 issues (0.7%), of course
reflecting disruptions in production and circulation during the American
Civil War (1861-65)." A table in the report shows that just 185 halves from
1862 were recovered: 137 from the Philadelphia mint and 48 from the San
Francisco mint. NGC #1797743-011. With salvager's certificate. |
d011804520005 |
$1,100 |
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USA (Philadelphia
mint), half dollar seated Liberty, 1863, encapsulated NGC SS Republic
Shipwreck Effect.
On the higher end of quality
halves recovered from the S.S. Republic, excellent condition with very
minimal saltwater corrosion on the brilliant, lustrous surfaces. Also, this
coin is a very rare date from the wreck with only 82 found. In Q. David
Bowers' report entitled, "The SS Republic Shipwreck Excavation Project: the
Coin Collection," Bowers notes that "Just 489 coins range between 1831-52
(1%), with the majority of 41,671 spanning the years 1853-61 (88.2%), with
the greatest peaks in volume evident for the years 1858 (9,587) and 1861
(14,158). A sharp decline is witnessed for the period 1862-65, which is
represented by just 338 issues (0.7%), of course reflecting disruptions in
production and circulation during the American Civil War (1861-65)." A table
in the report shows that just 91 halves from 1863 were recovered: 82 from
the Philadelphia mint and 9 from the San Francisco mint. NGC #1794471-013.
With salvager's certificate. |
d011804520006 |
$1,250 |
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SS Gairsoppa, sunk in 1941 in deep water off
Galway, Ireland
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USA, privately-minted
1-ounce 0.999 fine silver medal, struck using silver recovered from the SS
Gairsoppa (1941) wreck. Modern Proof medal with cameo design of the ship
at sea above name and date of wreck on one side, CERTIFIED GAIRSOPPA
SHIPWRECK SILVER on other side with weight and fineness, struck using silver
from melted-down ingots recovered from the wreck, a British cargo steamer
torpedoed by German U-boat 101 during WWII. |
i111802041001 |
$65 |
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USA, privately-minted
1-ounce 0.999 fine silver medal, struck using silver recovered from the SS
Gairsoppa (1941) wreck. Modern Proof medal with cameo design of the ship
at sea above name and date of wreck on one side, CERTIFIED GAIRSOPPA
SHIPWRECK SILVER on other side with weight and fineness, struck using silver
from melted-down ingots recovered from the wreck, a British cargo steamer
torpedoed by German U-boat 101 during WWII. |
i111802041002 |
$65 |
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"Manila Bay treasure," dumped off the Philippines in 1942
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During World War II,
US-administration Philippine coinage held by the Philippine Treasury was
dumped in Manila Bay by the U.S. Navy on the eve of Japanese occupation.
After the invasion, the Japanese forced Filipino divers and then, after
some of the Filipinos died, U.S. Navy divers (prisoners of war) to
recover the coins, from a depth of 120 feet. The divers hid many of the
coins they recovered and smuggled them back into the Philippine economy,
effectively undermining the Japanese paper currency. Just as the
Japanese figured out what was happening, a typhoon came through and
ended the salvage operation. Further salvage efforts by the U.S. Navy
and private interests after the war resulted in the recovery of millions
of the coins, but more than half remain there to this day.
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Shipwreck Paper Money: SS Andrea Doria, sunk
in 1956 off Nantucket
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The SS Andrea Doria
was an Italian luxury liner operated by the Italian Line from 1953 to
1956. During her three years of service, she had many transatlantic
voyages and became popular with passengers for her luxury
accommodations and quick speed. On the night of July 25, 1956, the
Andrea Doria collided with the MS Stockholm, a Swedish American
Line passenger liner, while travelling through heavy fog. The
Stockholm's bow penetrated the Andrea Doria's starboard side,
leaving a gaping hole. However, safety measures kept the Andrea Doria
afloat for 11 hours, long enough for the survivors to evacuate. All
together, 46 people died aboard the Andrea Doria while 6 crew
members of the Stockholm were killed.
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Please note there is an
shipping and insurance charge of $17 on
any Andrea Doria notes. (Note these pieces are also listed under Paper
Money Category)
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USA, $1 silver
certificate, series 1935D, serial T87631791F, salvaged from the Andrea
Doria (1956), in large PCGS Currency capsule and promotional case, grade
"B."
Scarce series of silver certificate from the Andrea Doria; PCGS reports
just 224 1935D note compared to over 2,300 1935E notes. Grade B (defined
by PCGS as being between 75 to 90 percent intact), moderate staining,
degradation along edges, circulated paper quality, good original ink
colors. The note is encased in a lucite holder contained in a display
box and comes with a salvager's certificate as well as a DVD copy of the
documentary "S.S. Andrea Doria: A Journey of Adventure." PCGS #80017017. |
x111804663005 |
$275
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USA, $1 silver
certificate, series 1935E, serial J00768538H, salvaged from the Andrea
Doria (1956), in large PCGS Currency capsule and promotional case, grade
"B."
Grade B (defined by PCGS as being between 75 to 90 percent intact), some
staining, degradation along edges and on left side of note, good
original ink colors and paper quality. The note is encased in a lucite
holder contained in a display box and comes with a salvager's
certificate
as well as a DVD copy of the documentary "S.S. Andrea Doria: A Journey
of Adventure."
PCGS #80019217. |
x071804606002e |
$275
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