Shipwreck Coins

Lot 2562    Session 9 (4.30pm Thursday)    Shipwreck Coins

Estimate $650
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,250

MEXICO, Philip IV (1621-1665), cob eight reales, not dated c.1652, Mexico City mint, assayer P, (39.40 grams total weight including plastic holder), (KM.45). Struck on an irregular flan, encased in plastic some weakness in places, otherwise good fine, rare.

Ex. 'Vergulde Draek' or 'Gilt Dragon' wreck. West Australia Museum Certificate No.10095. The lot includes a specially prepared book, with details of the wreck, maps, certificate, and authentication certificate signed by Alan Robinson Underwater explorer etc. This ship was wrecked off the coast of Western Australia, on a reef about 12 km south of Ledge Point, and 120 km north of Perth, on April 28, 1656. The ship contained 193 crew and goods worth 106,400 florins and silver worth 78,600 florins. The wreck was discovered in the 1960's and coins were recovered. The coins are registered as required by law and given certificates of authenticity. Purchasers are required by law to advise the Western Australian Museum as their new owner and register as a notification of transfer of possession (such forms are with this company).