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8 reales 1739 MF – Philippe V – shipwreck treasure – Hollandia

750

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8 reales 1739 MF – Philippe V – shipwreck treasure – Hollandia

750

Description:

Coin with a pleasant appearance with bright. Surface corrosion. Rare condition and superb example.

Period
Philippe V
Type
8 reales
Year
1739
Mint name
Mexico
Diameter
41 mm
Weight
26,1 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Very rare condition
  • Pedigree :

    Recovered from : Hollandia

    Hollandia was a ship of the Dutch East India Company (Dutch: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie; VOC) which wrecked on Annet, Isles of Scilly on 13 July 1743 causing 276 fatalities. The wreck was discovered in 1971 by Rex Cowan, a London attorney. Read the article

  • Comments :

    Complete set pedigree :

    Delivered with original salvor’s certificate.

    Delivered with Polaroid photo and tag, all numbered 4066.

    Delivered with newspaper article from 1972.