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NGC Spice Islands Shipwreck 1600s Mexico Silver 8 Reales Spanish Dollar
NGC Spice Islands Shipwreck 1600s Mexico Silver 8 Reales Spanish Dollar
NGC Spice Islands Shipwreck 1600s Mexico Silver 8 Reales Spanish Dollar

NGC Spice Islands Shipwreck 1600s Mexico Silver 8 Reales Spanish Dollar

$ 224.4

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  • Certification: NGC
  • Design: Pillars-Type Cob
  • Grade: GENUINE
  • Condition: NGC GRADED
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Year: 1621-1630
  • Composition: Silver
  • Color: SILVER
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

    Description

    NGC Spice Islands Shipwreck 1600s Mexico Silver 8 Reales Spanish Dollar Cob Coin
    The Spice Islands wreck is a mystery whether it was actually a plate ship or merchant vessel is unclear. What is known is that when the ship became stuck and too damaged to continue on her voyage; the crew made the decision to light the ship on fire and scuttle her contents. Whether this was to spoil the victory of a ship giving chase or an attempt to signal passing vessels is unclear, though given the amount of Silver recovered from the wreck, it can be seen that the loss of this vessel was a severe economic blow to whomever she belonged to.
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