This gorgeous 8 Reales has beautiful toning throughout and is a nice example from MEXICO . This Cob is from the famed Shipwreck “Maravillas,” which sunk in 1656 off the coast of Grand Bahamas Island and comes with Marex tag and Certificate #1297. The Obverse has a FULL CROWN (extremely ever seen) and the Mint “oMP” with  FULL CROSS & SHIELD!!! Even the Lions and Castles are displayed in full, along with three quarters of the Tressure. There are partial legends (part of HISPANIRUM ), assayer P, and a Complete & FULL DATE “1655.”  Weighs 23.03gm 
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Just a gorgeous nicely toned Shipwreck Piece that would make a nice Shipwreck Pendant!.1