656. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26; KM-47a; CT-764. 20.62 grams.
Bold full date and oMF, nice cross and toning,
some corrosion on surfaces and edge. Estimate: $125-$200.
657. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)7(3)3F. S-M26; KM47a; CT-766. 24.65 grams. Full oMF, the (scarce) date certain but weak due
to corrosion, off-center cross, toned and solid. Estimate: $175-$250.
658. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1733. KM-80. 27.54 grams.
Choice UNC details and nicely toned but with
light surface corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Cobs
659. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)726(?)D. S-M23a; 661. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM-40a; KM-47. 26.53 grams.
Very odd shape (manta ray?), with bold oMD
CT-1026. 12.72 grams.
Bold date and oMR, decent cross, toned, light
and nearly full shield, decent cross, minimal corrosion. With generic
surface corrosion. With generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate:
certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200-$300.
$150-$225.
662. Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), partial dates.
S-M24; KM-40a. 26.45 grams
total. Solid and uncorroded coins with nearly full crosses and shields,
clear oMR, nicely toned. With generic certificates from the salvagers. (See Internet for photo.) Estimate: $150-$225.
663. Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), where visible.
S-M24; KM-40a. 53.11 grams
total. Solid coins with decent crosses and shields, only one with light
corrosion, mostly toned, three with clear oMR and the fourth with nearly full king’s name in legend. With generic certificates from the
660. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer D. salvagers. (See Internet for photo.) Estimate: $300-$450. S-M23a; KM-47. 26.74 grams.
Broad, interesting shape, with full oMD,
nearly full shield and cross, peripherally flat but no corrosion. Estimate: $100-$150.
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