Mexico 8 Escudos 1679-99 "Jeweled Cross- Finest Known" NGC 63
1715 FLEET MEXICO 1679 "JEWELED CROSS" NGC 63 FINEST KN. PIRATE GOLD COINS
In a class of it's own! This Mexico 4E 1679-99 FINEST KNOWN NGC 63 from the 1715 FLEET is at the top of the list for 1715 FLEET TREASURE!
I am confident, this piece will be a "forever" Trophy Gold Cob for all the Ages!
Mexico was the first mint to strike Gold Cobs (1679) and they started with this "JEWELED CROSS" variety; hence the rarity (very few survived). We have (and had) approx. 5 total Jeweled Cross' mainly 1 escudo denominations (3 of them) and (1) of the 2 escudos and just recently listed an 8 Escudos (see our eBay store).
This Gold Cob however, is in a league of it's own, not only does it have 100% of it's JEWELED indentions, but 100% of the Cross and Perfectly centered. This is certainly atypical, as most are missing portions of the cross and almost always missing portions of the Jewels.
This piece has incredible luster, in fact, it will be one of the first things you'll be drawn to, it's color and luster. Now, add to this that on the Obverse it contains a portion of the King's Ordinal (CAR), Carlos II.
Carlos passed in 1700 (Heirless) and on his death bed passed on the throne to Philip V (grandnephew of the King of France). The 1715 Treasure Fleet was a Spanish Treasure Fleet returning from the New World to Spain.
'Click Here to read more about 1715 Plate Fleet Shipwreck'
In a class of it's own! This Mexico 4E 1679-99 FINEST KNOWN NGC 63 from the 1715 FLEET is at the top of the list for 1715 FLEET TREASURE!
I am confident, this piece will be a "forever" Trophy Gold Cob for all the Ages!
Mexico was the first mint to strike Gold Cobs (1679) and they started with this "JEWELED CROSS" variety; hence the rarity (very few survived). We have (and had) approx. 5 total Jeweled Cross' mainly 1 escudo denominations (3 of them) and (1) of the 2 escudos and just recently listed an 8 Escudos (see our eBay store).
This Gold Cob however, is in a league of it's own, not only does it have 100% of it's JEWELED indentions, but 100% of the Cross and Perfectly centered. This is certainly atypical, as most are missing portions of the cross and almost always missing portions of the Jewels.
This piece has incredible luster, in fact, it will be one of the first things you'll be drawn to, it's color and luster. Now, add to this that on the Obverse it contains a portion of the King's Ordinal (CAR), Carlos II.
Carlos passed in 1700 (Heirless) and on his death bed passed on the throne to Philip V (grandnephew of the King of France). The 1715 Treasure Fleet was a Spanish Treasure Fleet returning from the New World to Spain.
'Click Here to read more about 1715 Plate Fleet Shipwreck'