Peru 1709-L M real
This specimen was lot 1712 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 35 (Winter Park, FL, May 2024), where it sold for $420. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1709 M. Nice example from this scarce wreck with bold date between pillars, partial cross with clear mintmark. With generic certificate from the salvor. Recovered from Loosdrecht, sunk in 1719 off the Isle of Wight, south of England." Cob one reales were struck at the Lima mint 1701-46 for Philip V of Spain and became the "bits" of pirate lore. Specimens with legible dates bring triple those without. The fineness was lowered from 0.931 to 0.917 in 1728. Cayón notes assayer R for 1709, which the SCWC omits.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.38 g, 0.896 fine silver, this specimen 2.92 grams.
Catalog reference: Cayón-8365; S-L18; KM-31; Cal-387.
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- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia, Cori Sedwick Downing and Connor Falk, Treasure Auction 35, World, U.S Coins and Paper Money, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2024.
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