Top Quality
Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin,East India Company 1808.
Coat of Arms / Mughal Persian inscription - "X or 10 Cash." Average 26 mm diameter. Will send best available. #10000: $65 each SOLD OUT
Average Quality
Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin,East India Company 1808.
Coat of Arms / Mughal Persian inscription - "X or 10 Cash." Average 26 mm diameter. Will send best available. #10002: $35 each SOLD OUT
East India Company Pistol!
East India Company Pistol! Pistol used by the British during the height of imperial supremacy and piracy on the "seven seas". Pattern 1858 Cavalry Service India pistol dated 1867. This gun saw a lot of use for a very long period of time. A .65 caliber EIG East India Company percussion pistol with barrel, lock, trigger and hammer in white metal; trigger guard, butt, and ramrod keeper in brass. Lockplate stamped with a Crown and "EIG", the date 1867 and "Birmingham". The pistol is complete with capture rod and lanyard ring. The trigger maintains a strong pull. The stock has been refinished and the metal is a bit pitted and rough, common for metal which has seen extended use in salty sea air. A fantastic piece with rich history! Ex-Heritage Auctions. Ref.: R.E. Brooker British Military Pistols 1603-1888, page 105 fig 116, and C. H. Roads The British Soldier's Firearm, page 115 fig 229-230. #52632x2: $2600 SOLD
Spanish, late 17th - early 18th century AD. Extremely rare signal cannon! Cast of bronze, this was used to communicate from ships to land, and worked just like a large cannon but in miniature. Nicely polished with excellent surfaces. Small "sight" grooves above fuse-hole and at tip of barrel. One "lug" handle broken off in antiquity. A true artifact from a Spanish galleon from the height of the treasure trade and piracy. Ex-Don Elder collection, Sarasota FL, acquired from a Texas estate. Very rare! Measures 3-7/8" long. #SC8-12773: $525 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Great 2-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip IV (1621-1665 AD), Potosi mint, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. 21x22 mm, 3.84 g. Great detail with nice contrast. With original certificate from the salvagers. #CS2171: $299 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Mounted with silver loop with chain. Gunmetal-gray patina. Dia: 34 mm (1 3/8"), chain 18" long. ex-International Coins & Currency. #CS2161: $599 SOLD
From the shipwreck of the HMS Colossus, sunk in 1798 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England. Excellent large iron grapeshot (basically a small iron cannonball). Well-preserved, its rusty surfaces stabilized inside a clear coating. 1 3/8" diameter. The Colossus was home-bound from the Mediterranean, loaded with wounded soldiers. She anchored at the Isles of Scilly during a severe storm but was torn away and sunk. Salvaged by Roland Morris in the 1960's and 1970's. With certificate from the salvagers. #DS71957: $499 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Nice large 8-reale silver cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Set in custom sterling silver bezel. Great coin with nice shield and good cross with Spanish coat-of-arms. With original salvage certificate #106717. 46x37 mm. #CS2043: $425 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Set into custom silver bezel with chain. Dia: 35 mm (1 3/8"), chain 18" long. ex-International Coins & Currency. Nice! #CS2162: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! ex-Robin Danziger, NY. Very cool piece of history. #CS2107: $325 SOLD
"Pirate" coin. Nice Spanish silver reale, struck under Philip II of Spain (1598-1621 AD), Seville mint. Not a shipwreck coin but an excellent example of the type, struck during the Golden Age of piracy in Spain. Depicts a shield with the Spanish royal coat-of-arms, crown above / Large cross with castles and lions. 23 mm, 3.40 g. Beautiful detail, light grey patina. ex-Seville, Spain collection. #CS2348: $150 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. Large 29 mm, 7.57 g. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. #CSG1755: $250 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Lovely 2-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip IV (1621-1665 AD), Potosi mint, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. 26 mm, 3.64 g. Incredible cross! ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2331: $375 SOLD
"Pirate" coin. Nice Spanish silver reale, Potosi mint, dated 1680. Not a shipwreck coin but the exact type excavated from the wreck of the Consolacion c. 1681. A beautiful example of the type, struck during the Golden Age of piracy in Spain. Depicts two pillars and waves, inscription and date within / Cross with castles and lions. 24 mm, 3.07 g. #CS2349: $150 SOLD
Dutch Colonial Duit, VOC, dated 1753. Dutch East Indies Trading Company-issued coinage, also known as a New York penny (New York was once called New Amsterdam). The type was circulated throughout the world during Colonial America, however there is no evidence that this coin was ever used in the Americas. Large VOC monogram, shield and 2 pellets above, date below / Two lions with large shield, crown above. 22 mm, 3.13 g. Lovely surfaces and nice detail! (NOT from a shipwreck). #CM2319: $99 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1664E. ref: S-P37a; KM-21; CT-453. Big 37 mm, 19.87 grams. Good full cross with 664 date below and king's ordinal IIII in legend, corroded pillars, nicely toned all over. Gorgeous cross side! Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2429: $375 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Large silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", dated 165(3-4)E, PH at top. ref: S-P37a; KM-21. 37mm, 16.75 grams. Good full cross and full pillars-and-waves, lightly toned. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2427: $350 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob", set into stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Dia: 34 mm (1 1/4"), total weight 12.67 g. Great cross! #CSG1741: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob", set into stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Dia: 35 mm (1 3/8"), total weight 15.91 g. Great cross! #CSG1746: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1650-51. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms (castles & lions) / Cross with castles and lions. Countermark on cross. Encapsulated NGC genuine. Huge 39mm. Full color photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2413: $499 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1650-52. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms (castles & lions) / Cross with castles and lions. "Crowned-dot-F-dot" countermark on shield. Encapsulated NGC genuine. Big 32x37 mm. Full color photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2414: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Excellent silver 1-reale "cob", Potosi, Bolivia, dated 1658E. ref: S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1058. 22mm, 2.15 grams. Bold full pillars, good full cross, lustrous surfaces (very difficult to photograph). Gorgeous in-hand! Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Nice! #CS2436: $275 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. 1 reale silver cob, dated 1675E, Potosi, Bolivia mint. 19x20 mm, 2.92 grams. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Isla Santa Clara, Ecuador. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2180: $275 SOLD
"Manila Bay treasure," dumped off the Philippines in 1942. Philippines, 1936. Large silver One Peso coin. Busts of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Philippines president Manuel Quezon left, "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES - ONE PESO" / Eagle perched atop a shield with a banner below inscribed "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES," "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - 1936". Big 35mm, 17.84 g. Solid coin with only light surface corrosion. During World War II the Japanese invaded the Philippines. So they wouldn't fall into enemy hands, US General Douglas MacArthur along with the retreating Philippine government dumped millions of dollars of silver coins into Manila Bay in 1942. After the liberation in 1945 thousands of coins were salvaged, including this example. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2475: $150 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 1/2 reale cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint. Cross / Monogram. From the "Corrigans" site. Scarce denomination from a shipwreck! With original plastic tags and Queens Jewels LLC photo-certificate #74603. 16.5 mm, 1.95 grams. Nicely toned. #CS2437: $199 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 1/2 reale cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint. Cross / Monogram. From the "Corrigans" site. Scarce denomination from a shipwreck! With original plastic tags and Queens Jewels LLC photo-certificate #75038. 15 mm, 1.18 grams. One corner slightly bent. Nice cross, good contrast. #CS2440: $199 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! ex-Robin Danziger, New York. Very cool piece of history. #CS2125: $499 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Mexico City, Mexico. Huge silver pillar 8 reales "Piece of Eight", Philip V, 1736MF. ref: KM-103; CT-780. 38 mm, 26.12 grams. AU details with deep toning and some surface graininess, weak spot in center of shield. With certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2419: $599 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1650, Mexico City mint. Great shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Big 33x39 mm, 26.28 grams. Good full cross with lustrous fields, full but lightly corroded shield with clear oMP. With Marex tag #91-8R-1790. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2402: $450 SOLD
Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin, East India Company 1808.
Encased in acrylic collector display case with information inserts.
Coat of Arms with date / Mughal Persian inscription - "X Cash"
Coin 26 mm diameter, nice choice detail, copery tone. Display case measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". #CS2065: SOLD
Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin,East India Company 1808.
Coat of Arms / Mughal Persian inscription - "X or 10 Cash."
Ex- London Coin Galleries. Set in custom silver bezel. 26 mm dia. Nice! #JN2204: $175 SOLD - Ask about alternate!
1715 Fleet! Large 8-reale silver cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint, under Charles II. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Big 30x40 mm, 24.42 grams. Solid flan with minimal corrosion. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2404: $399 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. 29x21 mm, 7.32 g. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Great detail! #CSG1756: $199 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Mexico City, Mexico. Huge silver pillar 8 reales "Piece of Eight", struck under Philip V, dated 1735MF. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms beneath crown, HISPAN ET IND REX PHILIP V D G / Two globes representing both "sides of the earth" between columns, crown above, VTRAQUE VNVM 1735. ref: KM-103; Cal-1443. 41 mm, 25.86 grams. AU details mostly cleaned surfaces with spots of encrustation. With original (generic) certificates from the salvagers. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2680: $599 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1670's. ref: S-P39; KM-26. Big 37x38 mm, 13.86 grams. Full pillars-and-wavesand "8", full cross, corroded but with silvery tone, some tone in crevices. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. #CS2472: $550 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Nice silver cob 1 real, dated 1677/6E. Scarce overdate, bold details with minimal corrosion, clear date, mintmark & assayer. ref: S-P37b; KM-23; CT-unl. 17mm, 1.27 g. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #M180159. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. Ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2491: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", dated 1678. ref: S-P39; KM-26. Big 37 mm, 15.01 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with two dates, full cross, corroded but with silvery tone, some tone in crevices. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. #CS2471: $499 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 4 reale "cob" from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint, struck under Philip V. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Large cross. ex-Katz. ref: KM-40 for type. 25mm, 12.86 grams. Somewhat dark and corroded with decent shield and cross detail. Pedigreed to the Estate of Wallace Katz. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida. With Daniel Frank Sedwick color photo certificate. Ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, Florida. #CS2875: $900 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. A nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Nice pillars and waves with date and "8" / Good cross on back! Nice coin, good contrast. Large 35 mm, 17.04 g. Much nicer in hand than this washed-out photo! #jw5209: $550 SOLD
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Hoard of Spanish copper "Pirate" coins from the 1600's, found in Spain. Mostly very worn but with some visible detail. I will send the best available specimen(s)! #CS2152G: $25 each
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! ex-Robin Danziger, NY. Very cool piece of history. #CS2108: $499 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Capitana. MASSIVE 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight", dated (16)5(1-2)E, with crowned-F countermark on shield. Encapsulated NGC Genuine: Capitana shipwreck. S-P36; KM-19b. Enormous 41 mm! Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. (Can send better photo on request). Large coin in archival graded slab. #CS2170: $650 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Capitana. Large 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight", dated 1651O, with crown countermark on cross. Encapsulated NGC Genuine: Capitana shipwreck. S-P35; KM-19b; CT-510. Big 39 mm! Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. (Can send better photo on request). Large coin in archival graded slab.
#CS2169: $650 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Set into custom silver bezel with chain. Dia: 33 mm (1 1/4"), chain 18" long. ex-International Coins & Currency. #CS2157: $575 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Great 2-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip IV (1621-1665 AD), Potosi mint, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. 21x22 mm, 3.84 g. Great detail with nice contrast. With original certificate from the salvagers. #CS2171: $299 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. 26 mm, 7.93 g. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. #CSG1751: $199 SOLD
From the wreck of the Piedmont, sunk in 1795 off Dorset, England ("Lyme Bay wreck"). Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" dated 1678E. Pillars & waves with crisp "8" / Cross with Spanish coat-of-arms. Huge 39 mm, 24.51 g. Pedigreed to the Charles Eidel collection, with certificate ("Lyme Bay wreck"). ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Gorgeous! #CS2390: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Lovely 2-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip IV (1621-1665 AD), Potosi mint, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. 24 mm, 5.32 g. Crisp detail. With original certificate from the salvagers. #CS2172: $299 SOLD
Treasure from an unidentified c. 1671 wreck in Seville harbor, Spain. Huge 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight", Potosi, Bolivia mint, dated 1670E. Good cross, nice pillars with "8", two dates and assayers, three mintmarks. Big 38 mm, 26.14 g. Nice light gray toning. With photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2386: $550 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Nice large 8-reale silver cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint, under Charles II. Great coin with nice shield and cross. Deeply toned all over. 37 mm, 24.94 grams. With photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Nice! #CS2388: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1650, Mexico City mint. Great shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Huge 38x46 mm, 25.74 grams. Good full cross and shield, minimal corrosion. With Marex tag #91-8R-1907. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2401: $499 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1650, Mexico City mint. Great shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Big 33x39 mm, 26.11 grams. Full shield and cross, minimal corrosion. With Marex tag #91-8R-1872. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2400: $475 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. 41 mm, 25.28 g. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2138: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. 38x36 mm, 25.51 g. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2139: $425 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. 41x34 mm, 26.72 g. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2140: $475 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Huge 40 mm, 26.94 g. ex-J. Saltsman, Louisville, KY. #CS2326: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1654, Mexico City mint. Nice shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. 36 mm, 24.33 g. With Marex certificate and tag #1774. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Incredible shape! #CS2384: $550 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Mexico City, Mexico, nice silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", Philip IV, assayer P. ref: S-M19; KM-45. Big 37x33 mm, 24.47 grams. Good full cross, nearly full shield with bold oMP, minimal surface corrosion, barrel-shaped flan. With MAREX tag #91-8R-1827. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2426: $475 SOLD
Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin,East India Company 1808.
Coat of Arms / Mughal Persian inscription - "X or 10 Cash."
26 mm diameter. Ex- London Coin Galleries. Set in custom silver bezel. 27 mm dia. Nice! #24373x2: $175
SOLD - Alternates available!
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philip IV (1621-1665 AD).
Copper 2 Maravedis "cob", Burgos mint. Lion rampant left / Castle, mint mark B to left, value II to right. 16mm, 1.36g. Cf. Cayon 5109. Black patina, light earthen deposits. #CS2230: $75 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money". Two-maravedis copper "cob" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle, inscription "PHILIPPVS III D.G" / Lion, inscription "+ HISPANIARVM REX". 16 mm, 1.27 g. Good detail, nice patina, earthen highlights. #CS2186: $75 SOLD
Shipwreck treasure coin, set in custom 18K gold bezel. Spanish 1-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip IV (1621-1665 AD). Cross with castles & lions / Shield with coat-of-arms. Measures 21 mm, weighs 4.91 grams total. From an unknown shipwreck off Grand Cayman Island. Purchased at Venture Gallery, Grand Cayman. Beautiful! #JN2169: $399 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia, nice silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1678E. ref: S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354. Big 37 mm, 21.16 grams. More solid than most, with full pillars, full but weak cross, moderate corrosion, odd edge with small piece nearly cut off (as made). Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2432: $399 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia, silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1679V. ref: S-P39; KM-26; CT-359. Big 37 mm, 19.06 grams. Bold pillars, off-center cross, two dates, moderate corrosion but nicely toned. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2434: $325 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Potosi, Bolivia, silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 163(?)(T). S-P27; KM-19a. Big 33 mm, 20.96 grams. Squarish flan with good full cross and shield, nice toning, full 163 of date (early 1630s). With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2410: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1654, Mexico City mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Bold full cross, nice full shield despite light to moderate surface corrosion. ref: KM-45. Big 35x38 mm, 19.94 g. With Marex tag #91-8R-1117 and full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2453: $475 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa. Mexico City, Mexico, nice silver pillar 8 reales "Piece of Eight", Philip V, 1740MF. ref: KM-103; CT-790. Huge 39 mm, 25.11 grams. Shiny XF details with moderate surface pitting, light toning. Also known as Reygersdahl, this East India Company galleon foundered in a gale on October 25, 1747 and sank between Robben and Dassen Islands, South Africa, along with eight chests of silver coins. Only 20 of 297 people on board survived. With generic certificate from the salvagers. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2444: $350 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Cross with two castles and lions / Spanish royal coat-of-arms. Set into custom silver bezel. Large 42 mm diameter. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2132: $599 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic huge silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight", set into a stunning modern .925 silver bezel. This coin is referred-to as "America's first silver dollar"! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783. Huge 41 mm diameter, weighs 33.52 grams (total). Coin ex-Robin Danziger, New York. A great show-piece! #CS2117: SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Cross with two castles and lions / Spanish royal coat-of-arms. Set into custom silver bezel. Large 46x42 mm diameter. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2133: SOLD
Treasure from the "Rill Cove shipwreck, sunk in 1618 off the coast of Cornwall, England. Great silver 2-reale Cob struck under Philip III of Spain (1598-1621 AD). Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. 20 mm, 5.16 g. Nice detail, light gray toning. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2330: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1652. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms (castles & lions) / Pillars and waves, "8" and date between. Big 38 mm, 17.81 g. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir collection, #IV.1-A.ad1(6)2 in his book (page 91). ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2377: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! VF details, deeply toned. NGC #2037772-072. With photo-certificate. Ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2684: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! ex-Robin Danziger, New York. Very cool piece of history. #CS2119: $499
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From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1650, Mexico City mint. Great shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Huge 38x39 mm, 25.21 grams. Broad flan, good details enhanced by contrasting toning. With Marex tag #91-8R-1785. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2403: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1650-51. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms (castles & lions) / Cross with castles and lions. "Crowned-L" countermark on cross. Encapsulated NGC genuine. Huge 37mm. Full color photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2412: $750 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Lovely silver cob 1 real, dated 1665E. Nearly complete cross and pillars, two dates visible, only light corrosion. ref: S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1065. 21mm, 3.41 g. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #M180136. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. Ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2490: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Piedmont, sunk in 1795 off Dorset, England. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" dated 1676E. Pillars & waves with crisp "8" / Cross with Spanish coat-of-arms. 4-digit 2nd date in legend. Huge 39 mm, 22.87 g. With photo-certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Excellent! #CS2389: $650 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 1/2 reale cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint. Cross / Monogram. From the "Corrigans" site. Scarce denomination from a shipwreck! With original plastic tags and Queens Jewels LLC photo-certificate #75180. 14x12 mm, 1.59 grams. Bright tone. #CS2438: $125 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 1/2 reale cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint. Cross / Monogram. From the "Corrigans" site. Scarce denomination from a shipwreck! With original plastic tags and Queens Jewels LLC photo-certificate #75045. 14 mm, 1.50 grams. Nice cross, good contrast. #CS2442: $175 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. A nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Nice pillars and waves with date and "8" / Good cross on back! Nice coin, good contrast. Large 35 mm, 17.04 g. Much nicer in hand than this washed-out photo! #jw5209: $550 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cobs". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. Sizes 24-29 mm (7/8" - 1 1/8"). The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. Each comes with certificate of authenticity from the salvors.
#CS2394G2: $150 each SOLD OUT!
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. 37 mm, 18.24 g. Graded Fine, with large leatherette certificate "book", shipwreck inventory number 17989. #CS2391: $650 SOLD
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From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783, Slabbed and certified by NGC. Coin a huge 38 mm! ex-Robin Danziger, NY. Very cool piece of history. #CS2105: $499 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1652. Pillars-and-waves & cross. 39x37 mm, 23.05 g. Great detail, nice grey toning. Lots of character! Pedigreed to the Rob McClung collection. #NAV131: $550 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Cross with two castles and lions / Spanish royal coat-of-arms. Set into custom silver bezel. Large 44x40 mm diameter. With original, hand-signed Burt Webber certificate. #CS2134: $650 SOLD
Treasure from the "Lucayan Beach Wreck". Spanish galleon sunk c. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island. Marvelous large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Huge 40 mm (over 1 1/2") and 24.48 grams! ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL; ex-Bahamas private collection. Nice detail! Full color certificate. #CS2166: $599 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1653. Cross with castles & lions / Pillars and waves, "8" and date between. 37 mm, 19.43 g. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Very nice! #CS2381: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck 1653. Cross with castles & lions / Pillars and waves, "8" and date between. Huge 39 mm, 27.20 g. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Excellent! #CS2382: $750 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic huge silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight", set into a stunning modern .925 silver bezel. This coin is referred-to as "America's first silver dollar"! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783. Huge 42 mm diameter, weighs 32.51 grams (total). Coin ex-Robin Danziger, New York. Awesome! #CS2111: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic huge silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight", set into a stunning modern .925 silver bezel. This coin is referred-to as "America's first silver dollar"! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. Dated 1783. Huge 42 mm diameter, weighs 31.85 grams (total). Coin ex-Robin Danziger, New York. A great show-piece! #CS2112: $650 SOLD
Shipwreck Silver “Rider" Ducatoon!
From the wreck of Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands. Gigantic silver "rider" ducatoon, dated 1733, from Overijssel, United Netherlands. Mounted rider in armor racing on horseback right, wielding a sword / Coat-of-arms on shield with crown, two crowned lions to sides. Choice Mint State details with traces of corrosion only at rims, all lustrous and attractive! Massive 42 mm (1 5/8”) diameter, 32.04 grams. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2405: $850 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1678E. ref: S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354. Big 37 mm, 18.50 grams. Bold full pillars, lightly struck cross, nicely toned, moderate thinning from corrosion. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2431: $399 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Excellent silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", Potosi, Bolivia, dated 1673E. ref: S-P37b; KM-26; CT-348. 35mm, 19.79 grams. Slightly doubled but choice full cross with well-detailed castles, full pillars, nicely toned. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #M090257. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2417: $550 SOLD
From an unknown Spanish shipwreck. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" dated 1817. Laureate bust of Ferdinand VII of Spain, "FERD VII DEI GRATIA 1817" / Crowned coat-of arms between two pillars, "HISPAN ET IND REX". HUGE 40 mm, 25.99 grams! Gray tone with areas of dark deposits. #CS2460: $99 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. HUGE 40 mm, 22.89 grams. Smooth surface, low relief but detail visible. #CS2461: $99 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Potosi, Bolivia, nice silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", dated 1651, with crown\ countermark on shield. ref: KM-19b. Huge 38mm, 20.23 grams. Bold full 165 of date, bold countermark, full but corroded shield and cross, minor edge-loss, some toning in crevices. With MAREX tag #91-8R-1057. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2416: $475 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. 25 mm, 11.17 grams and thick! The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. #CSG1752: $225 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Mexico City, Mexico, huge silver pillar 8 reales "Piece of Eight", Philip V, dated 1737MF. ref: KM-103; CT-781. Huge 38mm, 26.09 grams. AU details, deeply toned, with corrosion near parts of rims. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2420: $750 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Large silver "piece of Eight" struck c. 1650, Mexico City mint. Great shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. Huge 37x43 mm, 25.88 grams. Large flan with full shield and cross and oMP, lightly toned, no corrosion but small spot of orange encrustation, two small edge-splits. With Marex tag #91-8R-1783. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2399: $499 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1675E. ref: S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350. Big 39mm, 18.15 grams. Bold cross and pillars with 675 date in legend and 75 date between pillars, natural flan crack, moderate corrosion. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2483: $750 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1679V. ref: S-P39; KM-26; CT-359. Big 38 mm, 19.72 grams. Choice full waves, full pillars and cross, two dates (full 1679 in legend), thin from corrosion. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2456: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa. Large silver 8-reale "piece of Eight”, Mexico City, Mexico, struck under Philip V, 1744 MF. Big 37 mm, 25.14 grams. XF+ with bright, lustrous surfaces, light surface corrosion and some minor rim loss. Also known as Reygersdahl, this East India Company galleon foundered in a gale on October 25, 1747 and sank between Robben and Dassen Islands, South Africa, along with eight chests of silver coins. Only 20 of 297 people on board survived. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2406: $475 SOLD
From the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, sunk off Grand Bahama Island in 1656 with tremendous loss of life. Small silver 1-Reale struck c. 1654, Mexico City mint. Rare denomination from this wreck! Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. 23 mm, 2.87 g. With Marex certificate and tag #0661. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2385: $350 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Capitana, Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Nice silver 1-reale “cob”, struck at Potosi, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter Total diameter 24mm. ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2424: $299 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob", set into stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Dia: 32 mm (1 1/4"), total weight 16.23 grams. Great cross! #CSG1743: $550 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Capitana, Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Nice silver 1-reale “cob”, struck at Potosi, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 24mm. ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2423: $299 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob", set into stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Dia: 34 mm (1 1/4"), total weight 14.43 grams. Great cross! #CSG1748: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob", set into stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. Dia: 33 mm (1 1/4"), total weight 16.04 grams. Great cross! #CSG1749: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Capitana, Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Nice silver 1-reale “cob”, struck at Potosi, Bolivia. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 30mm. ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2422: $299 SOLD
1715 Fleet! Silver 2-reale cob from the wrecks of the 1715 fleet off the coast of Florida. Mexico City mint, under Philip V, assayer J. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with castles and lions. ref: S-M22; KM-35. 20mm, 6.19 grams. Choice with clear mintmark and assayer, partial shield and cross, minor surface corrosion. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2492: $299 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Great silver cob 8 reales "Piece of Eight", 1679V. ref: S-P39; KM-26; CT-359. Big 38 mm, 20.87 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with two dates on that side, full cross, corroded but nicely toned in crevices. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2455: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Capitana (Jesus Maria de la Limpia Concepcion), Captain's ship for the South Seas fleet, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador. The largest treasure loss ever experienced by the Spanish fleet. Huge 8-reale silver “Piece of Eight” cob struck under Philip IV (1621-1665), Potosi mint, Bolivia, dated 1649. Shield with coat-of-arms / Cross with castles & lions, with crowned-(?) countermark on cross. Superb full shield with bold full denominations and king's ordinal IIII, cross also full but moderately pitted, good toning all over. ref: S-P35; KM-19b; CT-506. Massive 40mm, 21.62 grams. With certificate from the salvagers. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Impressive in-hand! #CS2481: $499 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa. Silver 4-reale "cob". Depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. 24x27 mm, 10.29 g. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure, and an estimated 300-400 passengers perished. With certificate of authenticity from the salvors. #CSG1753: $225 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia, silver cob 4 reales, 166(?)E. 29 mm, 11.00 grams. Good cross and pillars but date unclear, no toning. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2435: $399 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Consolacion. Potosi, Bolivia. Lovely silver cob 1 real, dated 1658E. Light corrosion, partial cross and pillars, weird interior cuts on cross. ref: S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1058. 19mm, 3.51 g. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #M180149. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador. Ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2489: $275 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Concepcion, sunk at the Silver Shoals, Abrojos Reef in the Florida Straits in 1641. Large silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight" struck c. 1640, Mexico mint. Shield with Spanish royal coat-of-arms / Cross with two castles and lions. Massive 36 mm, 25.82 grams! Registration #37183. Comes with hard-bound informational booklet/certificate shown at right. --> #CS2022: $450 SOLD
Treasure from the wreck of the Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England. Mexico City, Mexico. Nice silver pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1738MF. ref: KM-94; CT-1054. 32 mm, 11.76 grams. XF details (all clear) with light surface corrosion all over, nicely toned. With full-color photo certificate. ex-Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. #CS2443: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Silver 8-reale cob "Piece of Eight", Mexico City mint, struck 1680 under Charles II. 38x29mm, 22.42 g. Very solid for this wreck, with only light surface corrosion, most of shield and cross, toned throughout. With generic certificate from the salvager. Ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL. Joanna was a British East India vessel on her way to India in 1682. She sprayed from her convoy in a storm and was dashed upon a reef off of the southern tip of South Africa on June 8, 1682. Eventually the survivors made their way to the Dutch colony of Cape Town and organized a salvage party. Her initial cargo consisted of 70 chests of gold and silver coins, of which only a small portion was able to be salvaged at the time. The wreck was rediscovered in 1982, exactly 300 years after her sinking. Since then only a handful of coins have entered the collector market making these highly desirable and sought-after shipwreck treasure. #CS2678: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Silver 4-reale cob, Mexico City mint, struck under Charles II. Very solid for this wreck, with only light surface corrosion, most of shield and cross, toned throughout. 28mm, 13.13 grams. With full-color photo certificate. Ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, FL.
Joanna was a British East India vessel on her way to India in 1682. She sprayed from her convoy in a storm and was dashed upon a reef off of the southern tip of South Africa on June 8, 1682. Eventually the survivors made their way to the Dutch colony of Cape Town and organized a salvage party. Her initial cargo consisted of 70 chests of gold and silver coins, of which only a small portion was able to be salvaged at the time. The wreck was rediscovered in 1982, exactly 300 years after her sinking. Since then only a handful of coins have entered the collector market making these highly desirable and sought-after shipwreck treasure. #CS2679: $550 SOLD
Rare wreck!
Treasure from the wreck of Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway. Silver 2 stuivers, dated 1724, NGC encapsulated and certified! Holland, United Netherlands, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged. Coin measures 19mm. ref: KM-48 for type. Sharp Mint State details plus some original luster, light surface corrosion. Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway. With Daniel Frank Sedwick color photo certificate. Ex Daniel Frank Sedwick, Florida. Gorgeous coin! #CS2876: $499 SOLD
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