Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1619/8D/F, Grade 1, encapsulated NGC shipwreck effect / Sao Jose, rare. Very bold full shield and denomination 8, nearly full cross, much legend, some flatness and corrosion, contrasting toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Thomas Gray collection and formerly displayed at the ANA Money Museum's "Treasures of the Deep" exhibit (2014-15), also pedigreed to our Auction #10, with original lot-tag #288 and generic certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa
Estimate: $350 - 500