Bolivia 8 Reales 1652 Maravillas Fleet Shipwreck Treasure Pirate Gold Coins Cob

BOLIVIA POTOSI 8 REALES 1652 MARAVILLAS SHIPWRECK 3 FULL DATES! TYPE SILVER COB TREASURE COIN This gorgeous 8 Reales has beautiful toning throughout and is a nice example of the Post-Transitional type (VIII/B, 1-PH-6 at top).

This Cob is from the famed Shipwreck Maravillas, which sunk in 1656 off the coast of Grand Bahamas Island and comes with Marex tag #91-8R-0408. The Obverse has a FULL CROWN (extremely ever seen) and the Mint P for Potosi, with a complete and FULL CROSS!!!

Even the Lions and Castles are displayed in full, along with three quarters of the Tressure. There are partial legends (part of HISPANIRUM & PHLLIP IIII), assayer H, and a Complete & FULL DATE 652. The Reverse also displays almost a complete CROWN, along with full details and a good portion of the Legends (ANO 1652 = Year of 1652). The pillars are also almost complete. Just a gorgeous nicely toned Shipwreck Piece! The item "BOLIVIA 8 REALES 1652 MARAVILLAS FLEET SHIPWRECK TREASURE PIRATE GOLD COINS COB" is in sale since Monday, November 2, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\North & Central America\Mexico\Colonial (up to 1821)". The seller is "pirategoldcoins" and is located in La Jolla, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Certification: Uncertified
Grade: Ungraded
Year: 1672
Composition: Silver
Denomination: 8 Reales