MEXICO, Colonial. Felipe V. King of Spain, second reign, 1724-1746. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 26.11 g, 12h). Columnario type. Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1738 MF Mo. Crowned coat-of-arms / Crowned hemispheres between crowned pillars ornamented with banners; all set on waves. Gilboy M-8-10; BW 28.1; KM 103. Toned, sea salvaged. VF.
From the El Medina Collection. Ex Ponterio 101 (5 June 1999), lot 151; 1747 Reijgersdaal Wreck.