Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1618/7D, rare. S-M18; KM-unl. 24.30 grams. Very bold full date with very clear overdate, full but lightly corroded shield and cross, the flan broad and solid but trending toward the usual barrel-shape that ensued from this period forward, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Sao Jose research collection, with certificate, booklet, DVD and NGC tag #1974067016. Recovered from: Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa
Estimate: $400 - 600