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Mexico, Philip V, 8 Reales (2), 1740mf, 1742mf, both Mexico City (CC 12602, 12612; CCT 648, 650; KM. 103); together with cob 8 Reales (3) [5]. Sea-salvage pieces; first fine, second better, others poor (£80-100)
Provenance:
First recovered from the wreck of the St Géram, sank off the coast of Mauritius, 1774
Last three recovered from the wreck of the Het Huis te Carpenstein, sank off Oudekraal, South Africa, 26 May 1698
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