Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England 1388. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), ex-Rooswijk (1739), mounted in twisted-rope silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 20.14 grams total. Thick (small) and solid coin with nice toning and virtually no corrosion,
nearly full cross (off-center) and shield, heavy prongs and large bail. From the Rooswijk (1739), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.
Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans 1389. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1782FF, ex-Cazador (1784), mounted in silver bezel with shackle bail, 14K gold prongs. 11.84
grams total. Nice coin with full details and light toning, not overly corroded (but far from pristine), elegant custom mount with tall bail. From the Cazador (1784), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $125-$200.
Mexico Silver Cobs Shield Type
1390. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible,
mounted shield-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 19.69 grams
total. Interesting shape (amorphous), especially for the period (Philip II coins are usu-
ally round), with good full shield and cross (VF), the sturdy square-sided bezel neatly following the contour. Estimate: $300-$450.
Potosí Silver Cobs Shield Type
1391. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not
visible (5th-period B), borders of x’s, mounted cross-side out in14K bezel with small emerald. 30.24 grams total. Large but moderately corroded coin (probably ex-Atocha) with good full cross, doubled shield, nicely toned, in a simple contour-mount with five prongs and small notches all over for emphasis. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
1392. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619T, mounted cross-
side out in 14K twisted-gold wire bezel with emerald. 25.45
grams total. Moderately to heavily corroded coin, quite silvery (probably ex-Atocha) with full date outside of mostly flat cross, full shield, double-wire bezel with outer band twisted, very long bail for thick chain. Estimate: $200-$300.
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