Silver "wedge" ingot (contraband), 777 grams, estimated to be about 90% fine, from the 1733 Fleet. 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4". Neatly triangular, with about one third of the surface covered with brown, white and gray encrustation, the exposed parts smooth and uncorroded, no markings (as expected), somehow lighter than it looks. From the 1733 Fleet, pedigreed to our Auction #12 (lot #304). Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Estimate: $1000-1500