SPICE ISLAND Shipwreck 8 Reales Mexico 1600s NGC Certified Genuine Philip IVThe Spice Islands shipwreck refers to a mysterious wreck site discovered near the Spice Islands possibly a Spanish plate ship or merchant vessel, sank around 1630 after becoming damaged and unnavigable. The crew intentionally scuttled the ship, setting it on fire and sinking it, possibly to prevent it from falling into enemy hands or to signal other ships. The wreck is known for containing numerous Spanish "Pieces of Eight," specifically 8 Reales

Grade  :  AU DETAILS

Atocha 8 Reales Grade 2 from Potosi

Grade  :  Sea Salvage

This coin is 8 Reales from Mexico Mint is in VG Details and dated 1680

Grade  :  VF Details

Coin Number  :  85A-104136

Seville Spain 2 Escudos

Coin Weight :   23

Coin Number  :  NGC6679933-004

Assayer  :  T

Coin Weight :  8

66g and Total  35