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Lot of 2 silver coins from World War II treasures: "Manila Bay treasure" (1942) and SS John Barry (1

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 110.00 USD
Lot of 2 silver coins from World War II treasures:  Manila Bay treasure  (1942) and SS John Barry (1
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Lot of 2 silver coins from World War II treasures: "Manila Bay treasure" (1942) and SS John Barry (1944). 31.50 grams total. Both coins uncorroded and well detailed, the Manila Bay coin a Philippines (under the United States) 1 peso of 1909 (lightly rainbow toned) and the John Barry coin a Saudi Arabia 1 riyal of AH1345 = 1944 (mostly darkly toned), each piece representing a fascinating segment of WWII history. Philippines coin pedigreed to our Auction #9, with original lot-tag #1009; Saudi coin with original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Miscellaneous Wrecks