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Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

627. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI,
1752MF. KM-104.1; CT-329. 26.34 grams. VF details, corrosion-free,
toned all over (low contrast). With original certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300.

628. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI,
1755MM. KM-104.2; CT-338. 25.66 grams. VF details, minimal surface
corrosion, darkly toned all over. With original certificate from the salvag-
ers. Estimate: $200-$300.

629. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI,
1758MM. KM-104.2; CT-343. 25.99 grams. XF+ details with light ton-
ing all over (low contrast), minimal corrosion. With original certificate
from the salvagers. Estimate: $200-$300.

630. France (Perpignan mint), ecu, Louis XV, 1734-Q, ex-
Lane. KM-486.17. 27.84 grams. Minimal corrosion, full details, uneven
toning. Pedigreed to the Lane (Penzance) auction of June 1983, with
original lot-tag #758. Estimate: $125-$200.

631. Lot of 2 French ecus of Louis XV (1737-& [Aix mint]
and 1751-A [Paris mint]). 55.92 grams total. Light surface corrosion
and scuffing but all details clear, uneven toning. Pedigreed to our Auc-
tion #11, with original lot-tag #570. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO.
Estimate: $125-$200.

Nicobar, sunk in 1783 off

South Africa

632. Sweden, copper 4 daler “plate money,” Fredrik I,
1744. KM-PM74. 2636 grams, 9” x 10-1/2”. Mostly intact, with
corrosion on two sides and one corner only, all five stamps vis-
ible (three with clear date), nice color. Estimate: $500-$750.

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