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1730 8-Reales Silver Spanish Coin, Vliengenthart Shipwreck Cob, NGC Graded, Nice
1730 8-Reales Silver Spanish Coin, Vliengenthart Shipwreck Cob, NGC Graded, Nice

1730 8-Reales Silver Spanish Coin, Vliengenthart Shipwreck Cob, NGC Graded, Nice

$ 147.84

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: Genuine
  • Year: 1730 (circa)
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Certification: NGC
  • Composition: Silver
  • KM Number: 76
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Condition: Minted between 1730-1733. An early 8-Reales Spanish silver "cob" from the "Vliegenthart Treasure" Shipwreck. Conserved, attributed and certified by NGC as "Genuine" from a Mexico City Mint. These coins were hand hammered and not from a coin press (they weren't invented yet). Therefore each cob is unique and as pictured. Actual coin you will receive. Great looking quality after 300-ish years. Zero problems guaranteed.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Certification Number: 4483523-011

    Description

    Great looking early (minted 1730-1733) 8-Reales Spanish Colonial Cob, "Vliengenthart Treasure" Shipwreck.  Minted in Mexico City -- 23.18g weight.
    Conserved, attributed and certified "genuine" by NGC.  Very nice quality and early 8-Reales Spanish Colonial Cob" from the Vliengenthart Treasure Shipwreck.  These coins were hand-hammered and not from a coin press (they weren't invented yet).  Therefore each coin is unique, rustic, and as pictured.  Actual coin you will receive.  Nice quality silver cob that circulated through the World for over 300 years.  This is the coin called "Pieces of 8." These coins were cut into 8 "pieces" or "bits" to provide a smaller denomination.  The new US Mint struck a silver dollar in 1794 that approximated the 8 Reale in weight and size. Actual cob you will receive.
    The Vliegenthart (Flying Hart), a Dutch East India ship was lost on February 3rd, 1735 after striking a sand bank off the coast of Zealand.  All the 461 sailors, soldiers and merchants aboard perished.  The vessel, sailing out of the Netherlands port of Rammekens, carried three chests of gold and silver (mainly Dutch gold ducats and Spanish colonial 8 Reale pieces from the Mexico City mint) for trade in the East Indies. Actual coin you will receive -- zero problems, guaranteed.  Write for volume discount.  Trust this Long Time eBay Coin Seller -- over 23 years on eBay.
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    Actual coin you will receive -- zero problems.   We accept all PayPal payments.  We never gouge with shipping.  30 day return privilege from receipt of coin -- no questions asked.