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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Atocha Shipwreck Recovery - 62 troy lb 2.88 troy oz - Silver Ingot ca. (1622), Recovered from the famous Atocha shipwreck off the coast of the Florida Keys, these silver ingots (and other specie) were in the process of being transported back to Spain when the galleon of ships it was traveling in were struck by a hurricane. Today, these bars remains one on the most imposing and iconic recoveries from this famous wreck. The bar itself, like all survivors, shows significant evidence of long-time saltwater emersion, with many of the stamps beginning to fade into the bar. It is interesting to note that the original purity stamp remains legible, classifying the bar at 2380/2400 purity. Accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity and for those capable of displaying such a item, what a wonderful story-piece!From The Gerry Lane Family Collection
Estimate: 18000-22000 USD
Atocha Shipwreck Recovery - 62 troy lb 2.88 troy oz - Silver Ingot ca. (1622), Recovered from the famous Atocha shipwreck off the coast of the Florida Keys, these silver ingots (and other specie) were in the process of being transported back to Spain when the galleon of ships it was traveling in were struck by a hurricane. Today, these bars remains one on the most imposing and iconic recoveries from this famous wreck. The bar itself, like all survivors, shows significant evidence of long-time saltwater emersion, with many of the stamps beginning to fade into the bar. It is interesting to note that the original purity stamp remains legible, classifying the bar at 2380/2400 purity. Accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity and for those capable of displaying such a item, what a wonderful story-piece!From The Gerry Lane Family Collection
Estimate: 18000-22000 USD