Colombia 2 Escudos 1667-93 "1715 Fleet Shipwreck" Cannon Find (2010!)
COLOMBIA 1667-93 2 Escudos "1715 Fleet Shipwreck" CANNON FIND (2010!)
The CANNON discovery was on July 11, 2010 in 16' of water at "CORRIGANS Wreck site." There were 22 gold 2 Escudos found laying next to the bronze swivel cannon and another 25 Gold 2 Escudos discovered inside the bore hole (once conservation was complete). "See pic of COIN INSIDE CANNON BREACH!!!"
COLOMBIA "MINT STATE!" This breathtaking “1715 FLEET” GOLD COB was discovered back in 2010 (Ship: Gold Hound) Assayer NV, Mint Santa Fe de Bogota. Coin # 73183 Weighs 6.7gm . The color is just stunning – a deep rich butterscotch Buttery LUSTER is emanating from the entire piece, with underlying Shipwreck Toning . The CROSS is fully displayed, with NO doubling. It’s a Full Bold Cross (some pieces have very thin and broken crosses rw).
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The CANNON discovery was on July 11, 2010 in 16' of water at "CORRIGANS Wreck site." There were 22 gold 2 Escudos found laying next to the bronze swivel cannon and another 25 Gold 2 Escudos discovered inside the bore hole (once conservation was complete). "See pic of COIN INSIDE CANNON BREACH!!!"
COLOMBIA "MINT STATE!" This breathtaking “1715 FLEET” GOLD COB was discovered back in 2010 (Ship: Gold Hound) Assayer NV, Mint Santa Fe de Bogota. Coin # 73183 Weighs 6.7gm . The color is just stunning – a deep rich butterscotch Buttery LUSTER is emanating from the entire piece, with underlying Shipwreck Toning . The CROSS is fully displayed, with NO doubling. It’s a Full Bold Cross (some pieces have very thin and broken crosses rw).
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