Clump of seven 8 reales (probably Mexican busts of Charles III), encrusted as found. 200 grams total, about 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 5/8". Leaning stack of hefty coins but no details visible, the bottom coin dark and corroded and the top coin cocooned in gray encrustation, as is part of the edge, the rest of the edge coated in orange mud, a solid and stable display. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana
($400-600)