Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada
715. France (La Rochelle mint), ecu, Louis XV, 1725-H.
KM-472.9. 19.8 grams. Bold date and portrait despite moderate corrosion,
good toning. With Sedwick certificate from 2006. Estimate: $125-$200.
716. France (mint uncertain), ecu, Louis XIV, 1725, with
Parke-Bernet catalog from 1971. 21.1 grams. Well-detailed reverse with bold date, lightly to moderately corroded, deeply toned, the real value of this lot being the accompanying classic catalog in which the coins from this wreck were first offered. With original (rare) auction catalog from December 10-11, 1971, by Parke-Bernet Galleries (New York). Estimate: $100-$150.
Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys Cobs
717. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R.
S-M24; KM-
Full and bold date and oMR on an unusually broad flan with full shield and cross, some surface corrosion, toned fields. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 4-5, 1997, with certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
47a; CT-755. 25.7 grams.
718. Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, dated 1731F (1) and 1732F (2). S-M26; KM-47a. 61.0 grams total. Solid coins with
heavy surface corrosion but clear details, one brightly polished but the others lightly toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with certificates #10452, 10453 and 10457 from the salvagers. Estimate: $150-$225.
719. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not
visible. KM-47a. 25.8 grams. Solid and uncorroded but with extensive peripheral flatness and file-marks (as made), lightly toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with certificate #10456 from the salvagers. Estimate: $100-$150.
720. Lot of 7 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V,
assayers not visible. KM-47a. 145.6 grams total. All moderately to heavily corroded, some lightly toned (one brightly polished), some details. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with certificates #10447-51 and 1045455 from the salvagers. Estimate: $250-$375.
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