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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales embedded in a small clump of coral and debris, probably Philip IV,

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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales embedded in a small clump of coral and debris, probably Philip IV,
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MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales embedded in a small clump of coral and debris, probably Philip IV, assayer not visible. 20.23 grams total. Roughly 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 3/4". Solid chunk of orange-white coral with small piece of iron embedded, covering about 30% of a solid 4R with good full cross and clear shield (cleaned and stable), a perfect micro-display that is more than just a coin. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his Concepción contract with the Dominican Republic and accompanied by the July 1996 issue of National Geographic signed by Captain Tracy Bowden on his article "Gleaning Treasure from the Silver Bank." Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola