Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45. 25.23 grams. Solid and virtually uncorroded, with nearly full shield and cross despite flat areas (as made), full oMD, distinctively exaggerated fleurs at cross-ends (early 1630s style), toned in crevices. With Blanchard tag and promotional wallet containing small certificate 31597. From: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola
($200-300)