Spanish colonial
1/2 Real Mexico – Shipwreck Treasure – El Cazador – NGC
150€
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Spanish colonial
Nice set
1/2 Real Mexico – Shipwreck Treasure – El Cazador – NGC
150€
Description:
Important corrosion with salt water. Lack of metal.
Period
Spanish Colonial
Type
1/2 real
Year
1772-1783
Mint name
Mexico
Diameter
17 mm
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Rare
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Pedigree :
Provenance : El Cazador Shipwreck.
El Cazador was a Spanish Brig of War loaded with silver coins, heading for the then Spanish port of New Orleans. The El Cazador was was lost in January 1784. The loss of these coins potentially triggered the Spanish to cede back the land to the French, who sold it to the United States in 1804 (The Louisiana Purchase), hence the name, “The wreck that changed the world.” The wreck was found off the coast of Louisiana in 1993.
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Comments :
Coin certified NGC with label El cazador. Delivered with COA with the story.