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542. Denomination set of Mexico City, Mexico, 8-4-
2-1 reales, Philip V, assayer J, housed in promotional
wooden box. 48.62 grams total, the box 8-3/4” x 3-1/2”. Solid
coins with minimal corrosion, decent crosses and shields (the
1R cross very nice), lightly toned, each resting in a velvet-
lined circular depression, with plaque on top of box that says
“Original Silver Cob Coins Recovered From The Spanish
Treasure Fleet Sunk During A Hurricane In 1715 Off Florida’s
East Coast. From a 1977 promotion, with a small certificate.
Estimate: $400-$600.

543. Denomination set of Mexico City,
Mexico, 8-4-2-1-1/2 reales, Charles II
and Philip V, assayer J or not visible,
housed in custom wooden box made
from the Tres Puentes of the Spanish
1733 Fleet (Florida Keys). 45.46 grams
total, the box 6-1/2” long. Decent coins (each
at least slightly corroded but nicely toned and
with clear shields and crosses, the 4R with bold
full oMJ) but main attraction is the custom-
made box with hand-carved depressions fit
around each coin, copper-strapped on the
outside to make it look like a treasure chest.
Recovered by Carl Fismer in 1984 from the Regla
(“Cabin wreck”), with certificates. Estimate:
$400-$600.

544. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Charles II, assayer
not visible, with Kip Wagner certificate. KM-39. 12.03 grams. Full
but off-center shield, not much cross due to flatness, darkly toned,
moderate corrosion. With Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Kip
Wagner. Estimate: $200-$300.

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