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Invencible, sunk in 1741 off Havana, Cuba

613. Seville, Spain, milled 1 real “half pistareen,” Philip V, 1733PA, mounted
in 14K gold men’s ring, very rare provenance. KM-354; CT-1720. 16.21 grams total. XF
details, no corrosion, mounted cross-side up, obscure provenance that yielded only a few coins
like this about twenty years ago. With certificates. Estimate: $250-$375.

Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England

614. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF,
mounted in sterling silver bezel (supposedly made from silver
salvaged from the wreck in the 1970s). KM-103; CT-783. 30.00 grams
total. Heavily corroded but with all details still clear, the mounting
very simple but with fancy bale at top. With generic certificate from the
salvagers. Estimate: $125-$200.

615. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF.
KM-103; CT-783. 23.52 grams. Bold XF details set off by deep toning, light
surface corrosion all over. With original certificate from the salvagers. 616. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V,
Estimate: $125-$200. 1742/1MF. KM-103; CT-792. 26.50 grams. Choice UNC details with
hints of original luster, small spots of black encrustation, lightly toned
all over. Estimate: $350-$500.

617. Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V,
dated 1740 (3) and 1741 (1), assayer MF. KM-103. 95.09 grams
total. Solid coins with clear details despite light to moderate corrosion,
mostly toned. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1994, with
original lot-tag #568, generic certificates and original Ponterio catalog.
SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $350-$500.

618. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Philip V,
1740/30MF. KM-94; CT-1056. 13.16 grams. AU details with luster,
minimal corrosion but lots of tiny marks, beautiful rainbow toning.
With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

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