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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit," probably Charles II, assayer not visible, thickly oxidi

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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales  biscuit,  probably Charles II, assayer not visible, thickly oxidi
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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit," probably Charles II, assayer not visible, thickly oxidized and encrusted (as found). 28.95 grams total. Very dark and encrusted cob, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Kraaiestein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa