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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, in large clump of debris, ex-Webber, with D

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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, in large clump of debris, ex-Webber, with D
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, in large clump of debris, ex-Webber, with Duke Long lithograph. S-M19; KM-45. 128.73 grams total, roughly 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" x -1/12"; lithograph 18" x 16". A significant (albeit somewhat light) hunk of white coral with one coin in superb condition face-out at an angle on its side, the coin with full and bold oMP and nearly full shield showing, lightly toned and completely corrosion-free, with some classic, related artwork as a bonus. With original certificate hand-signed by Burt Webber Jr. and hand-signed, color lithograph of the Concepcion by Duke Long (1980), including his "Treasures from the Sea" promotional flyer. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola