MEXICO, Colonial. Felipe IV. King of Spain, 1621-1665. AR 8 Reales (34.5mm, 24.53 g, 1h). Cob coinage. Mexico City mint; uncertain assayer. Struck 1621-1665. Fine.

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MEXICO, Colonial. Felipe IV. King of Spain, 1621-1665. AR 8 Reales (34.5mm, 24.53 g, 1h). Cob coinage. Mexico City mint; uncertain assayer. Struck 1621-1665. Crowned coat-of-arms; [Mo/...] to left / Quartered arms within polylobe. Cf. Menzel Mx-253 (for 1634-1665 issue); cf. BW 15.5 (same); cf. KM 45 (same). Sea salvaged. Fine.

From the Don T. Hayes Collection. Ex circa 1650 São Francisco wreck.

From the São Francisco wreck dated to circa 1650 off the isle of Santiago, Cape Verde.

Closing Date and Time: 30 August 2023 at 14:03:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.