MEXICO 1714 8 ESCUDOS NGC 62 1715 FLEET PIRATE GOLD SHIPWRECK COINS TREASURE
MEXICO 1714 8 ESCUDOS NGC 62 “DATE OVER GRAT"! “1715 FLEET” SHIPWRECK GOLD DOUBLOON COIN This incredibly RARE “Date over Grat” is much much scarcer than it’s counterpart (Date on Obverse). It signifies the Date is Struck over the Word “Grat.” This I located at approx 10 O’Clock in the legend on the Obverse. The word Grat (short for Gratia or DEI GRATIA = by the Grace of GOD) is normally in this 10 O’clock position for the Grat variety. The year 1714 was then Struck over the word Grat. The mint mark (oMJ = Mexico mint, Assayer- Jose de Leon) is well struck as well as is the Shield and the Denomination. Also, the Denomination is 100% visible and Bold and a good portion of the Crown is also showing. The Color of this piece is nice and bright, good luster (even after 300+ years under the Sea), hence the Mint State Grade it achieved! 17