Spanish colonies, 17th century
Two silver coins :
- one of 8 reals.
- a fragment of a quarter of 8 reals.
Total weight: 32.8 g.
As is, worn.

Presumed provenance:
Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, part of the Fleet of the Indies, grounded on the reefs off the Florida coast on September 6, 1622 following a violent hurricane.
Wreck found by Mel Fisher on July 20, 1985.
Timed Wednesday 18 December 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 323

Spanish colonies, 17th century Two silver coins : - one of 8 reals. - a fragment of a quarter of 8 reals. Total weight: 32.8 g. As is, worn. Presumed provenance: Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, part of the Fleet of the Indies, grounded on the reefs off the Florida coast on September 6, 1622 following a violent hurricane. Wreck found by Mel Fisher on July 20, 1985.

Estimate
€100 - €120
Result
€80
Buyer's premium
25%
Spanish colonies, 17th century Two silver coins : - one of 8 reals. - a fragment of a quarter of 8 reals. Total weight: 32.8 g. As is, worn. Presumed provenance: Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, part of the Fleet of the Indies, grounded on the reefs off the Florida coast on September 6, 1622 following a violent hurricane. Wreck found by Mel Fisher on July 20, 1985.
Sale Wednesday 18 December 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7, rue Drouot 75009 Paris