Peru

Charles IV – 8 reales – 1800 Lima – Shipwreck treasure – Santa Leocadia

450€

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Lima Peru 8 reales Charles IV obverse shipwreck santa Leocadia
Lima Peru 8 reales Charles IV reverse shipwreck santa Leocadia
certificate santa leocadia
Lima Peru 8 reales Charles IV obverse shipwreck santa Leocadia
Lima Peru 8 reales Charles IV reverse shipwreck santa Leocadia
certificate santa leocadia

Peru

AU

Charles IV – 8 reales – 1800 Lima – Shipwreck treasure – Santa Leocadia

450€

Description:

Coin with a very pleasant appearance. Nice example.

Period
Charles IV
Type
8 reales
Year
1800
Mint name
Lima
Diameter
40 mm
Weight
25,6 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Very rare
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  • Pedigree :

    Coin delivered with certificate by Carlos Saavedra, ROBCAR S.A.

    In the year 1800, the Spanish frigate of war, Santa Leocadia, with 34 bronze guns, Captain Antonio Barreda, was sailing from Paita, Peru for Panama. On November 7, she struck a shoal and broke apart about 100 yards from the beach at Punta Santa Elena near Guayaquil, Ecuador.