From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1680. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Excellent pillars and waves, great cross! Definitely one of the best pieces I've had. Measures 39x41 mm. #6280400: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Excellent 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Near-perfect pillars and waves, exceptional cross with clear castles and lions! Best one of the whole collection! #63370305: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1680. Excellent 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Good pillars and waves, great cross with lions and castles! From my own personal collection. Measures 40x37 mm. #6466395: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1677. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, excellent cross and coat-of-arms! HUGE 41 mm!. #3632232: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1677. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, nice cross, sharp detail! Measures 37 mm. #3652245: $375 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1677. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." A bit of a weak strike but lovely nonetheless! Measures 42x36 mm. #3622226: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Excellenty cross, sharp detail! Good contrast. 38 mm. #3692201: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Both sides mostly complete, a bit of a weak strike but a nice example at a budget price. Measures 37 mm. #3902253: $325 SOLD
From an unknown shipwreck, a large silver 8-reale cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1783. Bears the bust of Charles III, Spanish coat-of-arms between pillars on the reverse. 38 mm diameter, in a nice sealed display box. #4376: $350 SOLD
Absolutely MASSIVE Spanish large silver 8-reale "Piece-of-Eight" cob of Carolus III, dated 1777. Laureate bust of the king, "CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA 1777" / Spanish coat-of-arms between two pillars & crown, "HISPAN ET IND REX MAE 8R P.R." on back. Engraved designs around edge (not shown in photo). A whopping 40 mm (over 1 1/2 inches) diameter! 26.5 grams. #12122314: $245 SOLD
Interesting little 1-reale silver cob from an unknown shipwreck. Dated 1684. Measures 13 mm diameter. #121: $75 SOLD
From the wreck of The Atocha, Spanish galleon sunk in the Florida Keys in 1622 and discovered by Mel Fisher in 1985. Stunning 8-reale silver cob, struck under Philip III of Spain. Full shield and nice cross. 37x36 mm, 22.2 g. A killer piece from the most famous of wrecks! Nice detail and budget priced, as these are rocketing up in value. #nc-1010479: $450 SOLD
From the "Rill Cove shipwreck, sunk in 1618 off the coast of Cornwall, England. Large silver 8-reale cob "Piece of Eight." Spanish royal coat-of-arms / cross. 37 mm. #1802301: $299 SOLD
Shipwreck silver "Piece-of-Eight" cob from the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk by pirates in 1681. Set in custom sterling-silver bezel. Dated 1679. Huge 41 mm diameter. Fantastic piece with great detail! #368-6806: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of the famous Atocha, sunk in the Florida Keys in 1622 and discovered by Mel Fisher in 1985. A 4-reale silver cob. Measures 26 x 24 mm. Comes with its original 1985 excavation tag / ID card and Mel Fisher certificate of authenticity. Nice detail and budget priced, as these are rocketing up in value. #1040: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. My favorite of the bunch! Sharp counterstamp "POTOSI" for the mint it was struck down one edge. Excellent detail all around! 36 mm, 19.2 g. #1010661: $499 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1677. A wonderful 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." This large piece measures 37 mm and has bright, crisp details. Excellent pillars and cross. A gem! #1217645: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1665. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Good waves, cross and lions/castles. 38 mm. #1360634: $325 SOLD
 From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1664. Bold cross and pillars, nice waves and date! Two dates visible. Huge 40 mm, 20.4 g. #1010632: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1677. Great pillars and waves, nice cross as well. 37 mm, 17.4 g. A cool piece. #1010644: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Nice surfaces and detail. 37 mm, 23.8 g. Very attractive coin. #1010655: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1680. Good details on front, excellent cross on back! Good contrast. 38 mm, 15.9 g. #1010682: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Nice pillars with "8", good cross on back. 37 mm, 21.1 g. Sharp "1679" on edge! #1010664: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1680. Good cross with lots of waves, sharp cross. 38 mm, 16.7 g. #1010679: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1677. Nice detail, full pillars and waves, good cross. Dates on 2 sides! 36x39 mm. #1294648: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Nice big "8" between pillars and very sharp cross. Parts of dates seen in 3 places. 37 mm, 24.2 g. Nice! #1010662: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1665 (early date for these). Good detail, sea-corrosion around edge gives it lots of character! Measures 40 mm. #64830288: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Great detail, dates in 3 places! 37 mm, 19.26 g. WC. #0511716-1: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1680. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Nice pillars and waves, good cross! Measures 36 mm. #3992265: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Huge 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Front a little soft but excellent cross on back! Measures 42 mm. #64490300: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Set in custom sterling-silver bezel. Great detail, nicely centered and aligned front and back! Large 38mm diameter. A gorgeous piece of jewelry. #1010656: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Nice pillars and "8", excellent detail on castle and cross! Very sharp, some sea corrosion gives it great character. 37 mm, 20.52 g. #0511722-1: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Very striking waves, nice big "8" on the front. Dark tone. 35 mm, 17.4 g. Neat coin. #1010660: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1671. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Good detail. 37 mm, 19.55 g. Budget-priced! #0511720-3: $250 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Good pillars, waves and date, excellent cross, lions and castles with clear crown at top! 40 mm, 18.7 g. A great specimen! #11D404: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 4-reale silver cob, dated 1680. 32 mm, with great contrast that really shows the detail. 3 mintmarks, nearly full cross with (H)ISANIARV(M)-lacking the "P", a unique error piece, final year from the wreck. #0344: $299 SOLD
 From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1672. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Double-struck! Good cross on back. 37 mm, 17.3 grams. #11D400: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, 4-reale silver "cob" dated 1677. Nice example with clear pillars and waves, cross on back. 31x27 mm, 6.58 grams. #29094: $199 SOLD
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From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, nice cross and good detail! Measures 37 mm. #3702191: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1676. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Excellent detail! Nice pillar and waves, good cross and Spanish coat-of-arms. 38 mm diameter. #3582213: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, great reverse, sharp detail! Measures 38 mm. A fantastic specimen! #3832175: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, well-centered, lots of character! 39 mm. #8R2397: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, nice cross! Measures 37 mm. #3712182: $325 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion. Silver 1-reale cob coin, dated 1669. 20 mm, with great detail! A little beauty with rich history! #0378: $125 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1668. Nice 1-reale silver cob. Full pillars and date, most of the cross visible. 21 mm diameter. #4502275: $150 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk in 1681. Silver 1-reale cob coin, Potosi mint. Pillars / cross. Well worn but the real deal! 20 mm, 1.8 grams. Comes with original dive company certificate. #5743: Budget-priced at $35 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Nice 4-reale silver cob. Full pillars, most of the cross visible. 31 mm diameter. #4222282: $175 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Nice little 1-reale silver cob. Full pillars and date with good contrast! 22 mm diameter. #65050374: $150 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1666. Amazing 1-reale silver cob. Full pillars and date, excellent cross on reverse! 22 mm diameter. #reale373-1969: $175 SOLD
Shipwreck silver "Piece-of-Eight" cob from the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk by pirates in 1681. Set in custom sterling-silver bezel. Dated 1679. 37 mm diameter. Fantastic piece with great detail! #0320-5894: $450 SOLD - alternate available!
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Nice cross, sharp waves, and part of king's name in legend. Dated both front and back! Very nice in-hand... washed out photo here. 39 mm. #1269650: $275 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1676. Great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Great detail, date on front and back! 3 mintmarks and assayers. Nice piece! Huge 43 mm. #1244642: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1673. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Dated in 3 different places! Sharp cross and lions/castles! 39 mm. A lovely example. #1431637: SOLD...
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1674. Large 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars with nice "8", great cross! 37 mm. #1328639: $375 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Very nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Crisp detail! Full cross. 38 mm. #1310653: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1677. Excellent 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Very sharp detail! Pedigreed to Spink auction Dec 11, 2001 with original tag and photo-certificate. 39 mm. Fantastic tone! A very lovely coin. #1282643: $450 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1674. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Dated in 3 places! Good contrast; difficult to photograph! 39 mm. #1389638: $265 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1676. Sharp 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Excellent detail! Huge 40 mm. #1344641: $425 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, Awesome 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Killer cross with stunning "8" on back! A very sharp piece with great contrast and detail. Large 40x36 mm, 22.8 g. #1010676: $399 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, an 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Good detail with some sea corrosion. Nice pillars and cross. 38x34 mm, 21.8 g. #1010667: $275 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Great cross with castle and lion! 37 mm, 21.0 g. #1010659: $275 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Excellent cross! Dated in two places. 36 mm, 19.4 g. #1010663: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, Beautiful 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Excellent detail! Bold pillars and waves, excellent cross with castles and lions! A magnificent example. Large 39 mm, 22.8 g. #1010658: $475 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, small 1-reale silver cob, dated 1679. Set in a custom sterling silver bezel. Great detail on the cross with lion and castle, visible pillars on back. From an old Florida collection. 19 mm diameter. #5-0384: $275 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1678. Slightly double-struck but a great coin with lots of character! Sharp details, particularly on the cross. 36 mm, 20.9 g. #1010651: $375 SOLD
 From the wreck of the Consolacion, nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1678. Sharp detail! 37 mm, 21.7 g. Lots of character. #1010652: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Gorgeous 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Nice pillars with "8", very nice cross! Great piece. 41 mm, 19.11 g. #0511706: $375 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Very nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Sharp detail, nice "8" and cross! A great piece in-hand. 39 mm, 17.37 g. WC. #0511716-2: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Good detail. 36 mm, 20.21 g. Budget priced! #0511720-1: $250 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Excellent 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Excellent pillars and "8", nice coat of arms & cross. Nice!!! 38 mm, 20.54 g. WC. #0511716-3: $375 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Great pillars with clear "8" / excellent cross with coat-of-arms, castles and lions. Nice piece! 38 mm, 19.60 g. #19843: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1679. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Slightly double-struck front, very nice cross on back! 34x38 mm, 20.42 g. #0511720-2: $275 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1680. An absolutely huge and breathtaking 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Sharp pillars with crisp "8" double-struck, great cross with castle and lion, sharp "8" at top. Beautiful tone. Large 40 mm, 19.3 grams. Best I have had in a long time. #11D412: $499 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, great 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1679. Full pillars and waves, sharp detail! Measures 35 mm. #0328: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1673. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Dated in 3 different places! Sharp cross and lions/castles! 39 mm. WC. A lovely example! #1431637: $350 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, dated 1678. Nice 8-reale silver cob "Piece of Eight." Full pillars and waves, killer detail. Some sea corrosion around edge gives it lots of character! 37 mm.
#0298: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk in 1681. Nice little 1-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip II-IV. Shield / cross, with Spanish royal coat-of-arms. 21 mm. #m100387: $150 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, 2-reale silver "cob" dated 1660. Full pillars and waves visible, sharp cross, castle and lion on back. Denomination "2" on both front and back. 25 mm, 3.3 g. #1010694: $175 SOLD
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Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, 1665-1700 AD. Castle within shield /Lion within shield. A fabulous specimen! Very sharp details, great patina. 22 mm. #9718: $80
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 detailed, beautifully polished, with a great patina. A true artifact from a Spanish galleon from the height of the treasure trade and piracy. Measures 4 3/4" long. Ex-old Florida collection. Very rare! #AXSC7x2: $775 SOLDSOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, 1665-1700 AD. Castle within shield / Lion within shield. 22 mm, dark tone with nice sandy highlights. Sharp detail, a great piece! #9770: $65 SOLD
Large Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Countermarked "1642" AND "1657"! The letter S on back has an "I" running through it, indicitave of the early dollar sign adopted by the United States. Several counterstamps on both sides. Cool piece! 23 mm. #9351: $35 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, 1665-1700 AD. Castle within shield /Lion within shield with crown. Sharp detail, a gorgeous coin! 22 mm. #9492: $65 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, 1665-1700 AD. Castle within shield with crown /Lion within shield. A stunner! 20 mm. #9699: $60 SOLD
Large Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" 8-maravedis of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Lovely detail and nice sandy patina brings out the highlights. 22 mm. #9380: $65 SOLD
Large Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" 8-maravedis of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Fantastic detail. 24x20 mm. Dark black tone with sandy patina. #9985: $75 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion, countermark "VIII". Nice piece (bad photo). Large 25 mm. #9447: $35 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Interesting squared edges. A lovely little coin! 17 mm. #9733: $45 SOLD
Early Spanish "Pirate" coin, 8-maravedis, dated 1641. Counterstamped with Roman numeral "VIII" / date under crown. Neat piece with crisp date! 20 mm. #9633: SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, dated 1602! Castle/Lion. Beautiful example! 17 mm. # 0090: $85 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Fantastic piece! Uncleaned, as found! 19 mm. #9392: $75 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, countermarked 1636 AD. Castle with countermark "VI"/ wicked-looking Lion (almost appears as a dragon), date 1636. 23 mm and almost cup-shaped from the stamping in antiquity. Great sand patina makes the details "pop"! #9656: $65 SOLD
Spanish copper 8-reale cob. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Countermarked with large "X" on one side and "8" on other. The letter S on back has an "I" running through it, indicitave of the early dollar sign adopted by the United States. Large 22 mm, great olive-green to sand patina. #9343: $60 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, dated 1680 AD. Castle within shield with crown /Lion within shield with crown. Uncleaned, as found! Nice detail. 23 mm. #9744: $50 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe IIII, dated 1661. Bust of king, "PHILIPPE IIII" / Spanish royal coat-of-arms with crown, "HISPANIARVM REX 1661" around. Uncleaned, as found! 20 mm. #9506: $45 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Big coin, 24 mm. Sharp detail (blurry photo). Nice olive-green patina. #0978: $50 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Uncleaned as found. Would clean up nicely! 17 mm. #1007: $30 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. 22 mm with nice detail. #9965: $40 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, 1665-1700 AD. Castle within shield with crown /Lion within shield with crown. 22 mm. Sharp detail, nice sandy patina. #9705: $60 SOLD
Large Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Countermarked "1642" AND "1657"! The letter S on front has an "I" running through it, indicitave of the early dollar sign adopted by the United States. Several counterstamps on both sides. Awesome piece! 23 mm. #9404: $95 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, countermarked 1655! Other countermarks "VI" and "III" on both sides. Great olive-green patina. Large 24 mm. #9365: $60 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, countermarked 1655 AD. Lion / Castle with countermark "VI" and another countermark "IIII" on edge. #9483: $45 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Carlos II, dated 1680 AD. Castle within shield with crown /Lion within shield. 22 mm. A striking coin! #9456: $55 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. 24 mm. Gorgeous detail! #9628: $75 SOLD
Spanish copper reale. "Pirate Money" of Philippe III, 1598-1621 AD. Castle/Lion. Big 23 mm coin. #9975: $40 SOLD
From the wreck of the H.M.S. Athenienne, sunk in 1806 on the Esquerques reef in the Mediterranean. HUGE silver 8-reale cob "Piece of Eight" dated 1796FM. Struck in Mexico City, bearing the bust of Charles IV. Huge 41 mm, 26.8 grams. #6712328: $325 SOLD
Spanish silver 1-reale "cob" of Carolus IIII, dated 1801.
Laureate bust of the king, "CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA 1801" / Spanish coat-of-arms between two pillars, crown above, "HISPAN ET IND REX MAE 1R II". Peru mintmark! 20 mm. #3148: $75 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk in 1681. Nice little 1-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip II-IV. Shield / cross, with Spanish royal coat-of-arms. Very sharp for this type! 20 mm. #1419-708B: $175 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk in 1681. Nice little 1-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip II-IV. Shield / cross, with Spanish royal coat-of-arms. 21 mm. Nice light cabinet-tone patina. #1407-708A: $175 SOLD
From the wreck of the famous Atocha! Sunk in the Florida Keys in 1622 and discovered by Mel Fisher in 1985. A fabulous silver 8-reale Piece-of-Eight. Excellent cross and Spanish Royal coat of arms, shield on back. Measures a big 38x40 mm, 23.44 grams. Mel Fisher TSI number 86A-192535. Struck under Philip III of Spain. With Mel Fisher photo certificate. #19873: $525 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, sunk in 1681. Nice little 1-reale silver "cob" struck under Philip II-IV. Shield / cross, with Spanish royal coat-of-arms. Extremely nice for this type! Probably the best I've had. 20 mm. #m100383: $225 SOLD
From the wreck of the Consolacion, Spanish galleon sunk in 1681. VERY COOL clump of 2-reale silver cobs. Still fused together after over 300 + years sitting on the ocean floor. 27 mm. Must see in-hand! #0438-5788: $299 SOLD
From the wreck of the famous Atocha! Sunk in the Florida Keys in 1622 and discovered by Mel Fisher in 1985. An extremely high-quality silver 8-reale Piece-of-Eight. Excellent cross and Spanish Royal coat of arms, shield on back. Measures 32 mm, 18.11 grams. Mel Fisher TSI number 85A-125256. Struck under Philip III of Spain. In deluxe gift case, with Mel Fisher photo certificate mounted on large antique custom wood frame. #20163: $650 SOLD
From the wreck of El Cazador, Spanish galleon sunk in 1784 off New Orleans. Fantastic silver 8-reale "Piece of Eight". America's first silver dollar! The most valuable circulating coin in the New World. Bears the bust of Charles III, the reverse pillars believed to be what inspired the "$" dollar sign used today. 39 mm, 23.1 grams and thick. Very cool piece of history. #11D515: $425 SOLD
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