Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
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MEXICO. Official Royal Presentation 8 Reales Restrike, 1621 (ca. 1980's-90's). GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED.
27.27 gms. Official Mintage: 10000 pieces. An official restrike issued by the Casa de Moneda de Mexico from repurposed silver recovered from the world famous ship wreck the "Atocha" sunk 1622. Housed in original lucite holder with inscription "'Piece of 8' From Casa de Moneda Mexico's official mint est. 1535" and "Genuine Lost Silver Treasure of the Atocha Treasure Ship Sunk 1622. With certificate of authenticity. A wonderfully preserved example with lovely satiny surfaces and attractive concentric peripheral tone on both sides.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00
27.27 gms. Official Mintage: 10000 pieces. An official restrike issued by the Casa de Moneda de Mexico from repurposed silver recovered from the world famous ship wreck the "Atocha" sunk 1622. Housed in original lucite holder with inscription "'Piece of 8' From Casa de Moneda Mexico's official mint est. 1535" and "Genuine Lost Silver Treasure of the Atocha Treasure Ship Sunk 1622. With certificate of authenticity. A wonderfully preserved example with lovely satiny surfaces and attractive concentric peripheral tone on both sides.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00