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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, crazy shape.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Shipwreck Coins Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, crazy shape.
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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, crazy shape. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.31 grams. Shaped somewhat like a Siamese fighting fish (betta), with bold full cross and full and clear oML, lightly toned and only lightly surface-corroded, this coin is a dramatic tribute to the uniquely chaotic planchet preparation that took place at only this mint in this era. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa