Treasure and World Coin Auction # 9

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877. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer 880. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (17)29R. D (1726-8). S-M23a; KM-47. 26.3 grams. Interesting shape (sort of a long urn with spout at top), and nicely uncorroded, with good full cross, nearly full shield, lightly toned. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $100-$150.

S-M24;

KM-47a; CT-754. 26.1 grams. Clear date and oM, most of shield (nice), cross a bit weak (as made), no corrosion, some dark spots and orange sediment in crevices. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $150-$225.

881. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM878. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer

47a; CT-755. 26.4 grams. Gorgeous full cross, nice shield and crown,

D (1726-8). S-M23a; KM-47. 25.6 grams. Odd shape (straight on 3 sides but 1 side rounded), with bold oMD, some shield and cross but mostly flat as made, light corrosion only. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $100-$150.

bold oMR, but some flat areas, including where the date faintly appears, contrasting dark sediment in crevices. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $175-$250.

879. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1729R. S-M24; KM- 882. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM47a; CT-754. 25.9 grams. Very

odd shape (large heart?), with clear date and oM, nearly full cross and shield, minimal corrosion, some raised dark areas. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $150-$225.

Thick, squarish flan with full oMR and clear date, decent cross, full but corroded shield and crown, some dark spots. With certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $125$200. 47a; CT-755. 25.4 grams.

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