Durham Treasure Coins
Silver 8 Reales Cob from the Sao Jose Shipwreck
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Mexico |
| Item Description: |
REALES MEXICO 8 (1618-22)MO D M06.003/05/2085.003 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC SHIPWRECK EFFECT |
| Owner: |
Durham Collection |
Owner Comments:
This Treasure coin is simply WOW! The prior slot is a 4 Reales from the Sao Jose' Shipwreck whose reverse has a rather nice cross. This 8 Reales however is probably the best looking coin I have ever encountered from the Sao Jose' coins available on the market. For those that are familiar with the Sao Jose', you will recognize the Grade 1 sticker on the slab. Most all were labeled 1-4 to classify the effect that the seawater had on the silver. Unlike gold, silver tends to deteriorate with exposure to the sea. This coin is one of the highlights of this set in my opinion. It has such good relief and detail remaining vs. other coins from this wreck. Not to mention it is fully round!