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Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
602. Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V,
assayer F (where visible). KM-47a. 125.23 grams total. Moderately
to heavily corroded but still thick. From the Coffins Patch site, with
certificates #1103-8 from the salvager. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO.
Estimate: $250-$375.
603. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1731F. S-M26; KM-40a;
CT-1029. 13.18 grams. Solid and uncorroded but with much flatness (as
made), the date and oMF still clear and full, light toning on fields.
With Fisher(?) tag #95A-6676. Estimate: $100-$150.
604. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F,
rare first date of pillar coinage. KM-103; CT-774. 19.81 grams. Heavily
corroded but with bold assayer and just enough of the date to confirm,
nicely toned. From the Coffins Patch site, with certificate #1102 from the
salvager. Estimate: $300-$450.
Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands
605. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731F. S-M26; KM-47a;
CT-762. 25.93 grams. Interesting triangular shape with blunted points,
full date and oMF, nearly full shield and cross, light surface corrosion,
good toning. Estimate: $175-$250.
606. Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1734. KM-95.3. 32.55 grams. Choice specimen with AU details (even
some luster), spotty toning, faint hints of surface corrosion here and
there. Estimate: $200-$300.
607. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1734. KM-80. 32.12 grams. Minimal surface corrosion and superb full
details as usual, also nicely toned, but lightly polished at some point.
Estimate: $150-$225.
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