Mexico

Philippe V – Cob 8 Reales Mexico – Treasure shipwreck – 1715 Fleet

1 200

Mexico

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Philippe V – Cob 8 Reales Mexico – Treasure shipwreck – 1715 Fleet

1 200

Description:

Coin with corrosion. Visible details. Pleasant example.

Period
18th century
Type
8 reales
Year
1700's
Mint name
Mexico
Diameter
49 mm
Weight
25,5 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Very rare
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  • Pedigree :

    Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida.

    On July. 1715. A fleet of eleven Spanish ships and one French ship departed Havana Harbor bound for Cadiz. Spain under the command of Captain Juan Esteban de Ubila and Don de Echeverz. On board these vessels were four years of accumulated treasure that was desperately needed by the Spanish treasury. Passengers carried their own personal wealth they had struggled to obtain in the New World.

    On July 19. 1715. The first signs of a hurricane appeared but despite every effort made by the crews to save their ships on the 31st , the entire Spanish Fleet perished along Florida’s East coast. Over seven Hundred lives were lost along with the ships.

  • Comments :

    Coin delivered with tag and certificate from 1715 fleet.