602. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. KM-97, CT-655. 25.3 grams. Superb example with full, uncorroded details
(AU), lightly toned. Estimate: $150-$225.
603. Lot of 2 Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III and IV, dates and assayers not visible. 18.5 and 12.1 grams. Two heavily corroded examples that can at least be attributed to Potosí mint, which is scarce for this wreck. Estimate: $70-$100.
Unidentified ca.-1800 wreck off Europe 604. Great Britain, dollar, George III oval countermark (1797) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1788FM. Sp-3765A, KM-632. 21.5 grams. This is the first time we have seen this scarce and popular issue (known affectionately as “the head of a fool on the neck of an ass”) from a shipwreck, and we just wish we knew what wreck it was! The countermark is very bold and clear (XF) and the host coin is fairly well detailed but moderately corroded. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 off the southeast coast of England
605. Lot of 30 English East India Co. copper XX cash, 1808. KM-321. 274 grams total. Choice, cleaned specimens (light, matte color), no corrosion, top quality. Estimate: $450-$675.
606. English East India Co., copper X cash, 1808, mounted in 14K gold bezel for necklace with galleon for bale at top. KM-320. 8.2 grams. Nice
specimen (no corrosion) with attractive bezel. Estimate: $100-$150.
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