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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer L (1702-5), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted shield-side

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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer L (1702-5), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted shield-side
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer L (1702-5), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted shield-side out in silver bezel engraved with 1715-2015 with swivel bail. 32.50 grams total. From one of the most popular shipwrecks which gave Florida's Treasure Coast its name. Interesting shape, with date partially visible as 1702 but not completely certain, still a scarce type with clear assayer L to left of partial off-center shield, cross a bit weak but showing along with bold -ARVM in legend, mottled gray silver surfaces, mounted in a silver bezel with 1715-2015 engraving referring to the 300th anniversary of the Fleet's sinking. Pedigreed to the Mike Carulli Collection.