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Lot 503: SPICE ISLANDS SHIPWRECK. Ca. 1630. AR 8 Reales. Mexico city mint. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 344)
- Starting Bid: $180
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
SPICE ISLANDS SHIPWRECK. Ca. 1630. AR 8 Reales (24.74 gm; 40mm x 37mm). Minted in Mexico City, Mexico during the reign of Philip IV of Spain. The Spice Islands are a small group of islands to the northeast of Indonesia, between Celebs and New Guinea. The remains of an unknown vessel, perhaps a merchant or pirate ship, were discovered and contained several chests of 8 Reales. Choice Good VF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 503
- Listing #: 185765
- Closed: Monday, December 23, 2019 5:47:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $300