Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 27 17 Oct 2018
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5 COINS. SPAIN. El Cazador Shipwreck 5 coin denomination set. Charles III. 1759-1788. AR 8 reales, 4 reales, 2 reales, 1 real, and 1/2 real. Mexico City mint. 1783 Mo FF. Fine - Near Very Fine; some corrosion (salt water damage) on all pieces, as typical with sea salvage. All pieces in NGC El Cazador shipwreck certification slabs graded GENUINE. Pieces contained within decorative hinged box. Includes certificate of authenticity with brief history of the shipwreck. 5 coins.
On January 11, 1784, El Cazador ("The Hunter") set sail from Veracruz, Mexico, but sank shortly before reaching New Orleans. The wreck was discovered on August 2nd, 1993.