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DANIEL FRANK SEDWICK presents…

MAIL-BID

TREASURE

AUCTION

#2closing Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Daniel Frank SedwickP.O. Box 1964

Winter Park, FL 32790

U.S.A.

(407) 975-3325 • Fax (407) 975-3327

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Special email bidding address:

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Daniel Frank Sedwick, licensed Florida auctioneer #AU3635, AB2592

Copyright Daniel Frank Sedwick, 2007. All rights reserved.

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ORDER OF SALEclosing Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Section __________________________________________________________ Lots_______ Pages

Biographies .................................................................................................................................. 6-10

Shipwreck (and hoard) histories ....................................................................................................... 11-20

Gold cobs .......................................................................................................... 1-10 ............... 21-22

Other gold coins ........................................................................................................ 11-16 ............. 22-23

Shipwreck ingots ...................................................................................................... 17-20 ............. 23-24

Shipwreck silver coins .............................................................................................. 21-296 ........... 25-61

Medals pertaining to ships and shipwrecks .............................................................. 297-299 ......... 61

Silver cobs .......................................................................................................... 300-388 ......... 62-72

Other coins .......................................................................................................... 389-433 ......... 72-78

Artifacts .......................................................................................................... 434-505 ......... 79-94

Media: Prints ................................................................................................. 506-507 ......... 94

Film................................................................................................... 508 ................ 95

Documents ........................................................................................ 509-510 ......... 95

Books ................................................................................................ 511-727 ......... 96-108

Magazine .......................................................................................... 728 ................ 108

Auction catalogs ............................................................................... 729-764 ......... 109-111

REFERENCES CITED

Where possible, in the description for each lot we supply one or

more numbers in reference to acknowledged publications in the

field. References used in this catalog include the following:

A = Crooks’ Bibliography of Important Shipwreck Auction

Catalogs and his website

(www.sunkentreasurebooks.com). Note that his

auction-catalog listings only cover catalogs that are

devoted exclusively to shipwrecks or have major

sections on shipwrecks.

CT = Calicó-Trigo’s Numismática española, 9th edition

(1998).

C = Crooks’ Bibliography of Sunken Treasure Books and his

website (www.sunkentreasurebooks.com). Note that

his book listings admittedly do not cover all land

treasures and pirates and/or fiction.

Fr = Friedberg’s Gold Coins of the World, 7th edition (2003).

KM = Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog of World Coins,

various editions, including Spain, Portugal and the New

World.

RL = Restrepo’s and Lasser’s books on Colombian cobs,

including Macuquinas de Colombia (1998), The Cob

Coinage of Colombia (2000), and Monedas de Colom-

bia (2006).

S = Sedwick’s The Practical Book of Cobs, 4th edition

(2007).

Sp = Spink’s (formerly Seaby’s) Coins of England and the

United Kingdom, 41st edition (2006).

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

FOR BOOK LISTINGS

This auction contains extensive book listings, which require data

that are customarily abbreviated, as follows:

HC = hard cover SC = soft cover

DJ = dust jacket illus = illustrated

ed. = edition pp = pages

PR = Prices Realized (auction results)

XL = ex-library (with stampings and/or card-holders pasted in)

Also we have not assigned grades to the books, which should all

be assumed to be complete and in lightly used condition (most

booksellers’ grade of “Fine”) except where noted otherwise.

COIN GRADING

From best to worst, UNC is Uncirculated, AU is Almost Uncircu-

lated, XF is Extra Fine, VF is Very Fine, F is Fine, VG is Very

Good, and G is Good, with Fair and Poor below that. (“About”

or “A” means the coin is just shy of the indicated grade. “Mint

State” refers to lustrous, choice UNC coins.) We do not always

assign numismatic grades to sea-salvage and land-burial coins,

which were usually Uncirculated (or close to it) before the effects

of corrosion and/or cleaning. Corrosion is usually assessed, from

least to most, as follows: none, minimal, light, moderate, and

heavy.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) This is a traditional “mail bid” auction, meaning that all items will be sold to the highest bidder and bids

will be accepted up to the closing date and time. Bids may be submitted by mail, phone, fax, email, or in

person. We cannot be responsible for errors in your bidding or the loss or delay of any bids that do not

reach us by the closing date and time. All bids submitted will be considered in U.S. dollars.

2) Bidders are advised to make full use of the MIN/MAX BID system. In case of tie MAXIMUM bids, we do

NOT automatically award the lot to the earlier bidder but instead award the lot to the bidder with the higher

MINIMUM bid. If there is no tie, then the high bidder will win the lot at his MINIMUM bid OR approximately

10% above the next-highest MAXIMUM bid. Any bidder who does not supply a MINIMUM bid will NOT

have his winning bid reduced to 10% above the next-highest MAXIMUM bid. Please see the explanation

of our MIN/MAX BID system on the back of the bid sheet.

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by submitting his bid, agrees to purchase the lot(s) he/she has won and further agrees to pay the Buyer’s

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invoice has been paid in full. All domestic shipments will carry full insurance, but foreign shipments are

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8) You may opt for “either/or” bids and/or total budgets on your bid sheet. “Either/or” bids are used when you

want just one (or whatever number you specify) of two or more lots but it does not matter which of those

lots you get. Total budgets are used when you are bidding on more lots than you expect to win and do not

wish to spend more than a specified amount. Mail-bid sales are uniquely flexible for these situations.

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9) Most lots are unreserved, but some lots do have a reserve or minimum bid that the consignor will allow.

Any reserve will be at or below the stated low estimate. All estimates are given in U.S. dollars.

10) Even when there is not a reserve, bidders are advised that Daniel Frank Sedwick is an active dealer in this

material and will buy any and all items at a wholesale level; therefore any bids below reasonable wholesale

will not be considered. Furthermore we reserve the right to reject any bids that we have reason to believe

are not submitted in good faith.

11) All items are guaranteed genuine and as described. Returns will NOT be accepted UNLESS there was an

error in the listing. (Note that grading and estimation of corrosion are subjective and differences of opinion

thereof cannot be considered errors.) Any returns must be agreed upon BEFORE shipment back to us, and

any applicable refunds will be made immediately upon receipt of the returned item(s). All returns must be

submitted back to us in unaltered condition no later than 30 days after the sale, as that is generally when

consignors are paid. Any refunds for returns paid for by credit card or PayPal will be subject to a 3% (credit

card) or 5% (PayPal) return fee.

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Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. High-quality photos of all items are viewable on our website 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

13) Florida sales tax (6% to 7.5%, depending on your county) will be added to all purchases of items that are

NOT coins or bullion. Coins and bullion are also taxed if the total coin and/or bullion purchase is less

than $500.

14) The winning bidder pays for all costs of shipping or delivery of his/her lots. In some cases special

delivery must be arranged between the consignor and the winning bidder. There are no surcharges for

packing or handling in this sale.

15) This auction is conducted in accordance with the auction laws of the State of Florida. The licensed

auctioneer is Daniel Frank Sedwick, AU#3635, AB#2592.

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DANIEL FRANK SEDWICK presents…

Treasure Auction #2

A Mail-Bid Sale, closing October 30, 2007

Many thanks to all the consignors and bidders who made Treasure Auction #1 a success! It is hard to believe the

second auction is already here, and it is just as packed with goodies as the last one was!

In this auction we feature the shipwreck silver-cob collection of Louis Ullian, original Real Eight Co. member

and longtime “treasure guru” in Florida. Lou had a chance to sock away some beautiful coins over the years,

mostly rarities, from the Capitana (1654), Maravillas (1656) and “Jupiter wreck” (1659), as well as the 1715 Fleet

(of course) and San Martín (1618). We hope to offer his even more impressive collection of gold cobs in the

future—Lou and his family still enjoy them too much for now!

The next major coin consignment comes from ROBCAR, S.A., the Ecuadorian company responsible for the

salvage of the Consolación (1681). The marketing of these coins got off to a bit of a rocky start, first with an

underachieving auction in New York and then with a short-lived “slabbing” venture in Florida, but in more recent

years there has been a more sensible wholesale marketing of these coins. But as you will see in this auction, the

salvagers have been saving some nice coins for our new venue, with opportunities for collectors and retailers alike.

The artifact section of this auction is probably the most impressive part, with over 70 different items from many

different wrecks and other sources. This is where our auctions stand out—where else can you find such things? The

highlight of the bunch is a heavy gold chain from the Santa Margarita wreck of 1622 (lot #438), but also note a

couple gemstone rings and the variety of cannons and other armaments.

One of the largest parts of this auction, however, is the section on treasure books, mostly from the libraries of

Dave Crooks and Bruce Prior. The Crooks consignment is the first of what we hope will be many from Dave’s

library of over 2000 treasure books, but the Prior consignment is a total liquidation, including many items pedigreed

to the library of Kelly Tarlton’s Museum of Shipwrecks in New Zealand. In many cases the books are harder to

find than the coins and artifacts they describe!

As before, this catalog is being presented simultaneously on our website as well. At present we are not able to offer

secure bid-sheet submission or real-time high-bid updates through our website, but we intend to do so in subsequent

auctions as our manpower and resources increase. You are welcome to phone in your bids and inquire as to whether

you are currently the high bidder, but please understand that the closer to the closing time, the less chance you have

of getting through by phone, which is why we recommend email or fax instead. If you send your bids by postal

mail, please call to confirm that we have received them.

Above all, we hope you have fun with this sale. Please feel free to contact us at any time if we can help make

the experience more enjoyable for you!

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In the treasure world known as Florida we dwell with living

legends, such as Sir Robert Marx, Bob “Frogfoot” Weller, Capt.

Carl Fismer and many others. But as each year passes, another

respected treasure man leaves us: Art McKee, Kip Wagner, Mel

Fisher…. Perhaps the most recent “big name” was Dan

Thompson, one of the original members of the famous Real

Eight Co. formed by Kip Wagner in the late 1950s to salvage the

1715 Fleet, easily one of the most significant treasure finds in

our lifetime. Another Real Eight member was Lou Ullian, a

major consignor in this sale and a longtime friend of ours who

unfortunately has suffered with Parkinson’s disease for the past

several years now. For a long time we have wanted to interview

Lou and get his perspective on a number of treasure issues. In

some ways we waited too long, as Lou’s physical condition does

not allow him to speak with 100% clarity; but Lou’s mind is as

sharp as ever, and his thoughts and emotions are clear. He even

has a surprisingly strong handshake!

On July 27 we finally had the good fortune to be able to

interview Lou at his home in Merritt Island, and this was what he

had to say:

DFS: For those who have not read about you in Pieces of

Eight and other important references, please give me a

brief overview of your life up to and including your first

affiliations with Kip

Wagner and Real Eight

Co.

LU: I was raised in Ft.

Lauderdale, Florida,

graduated high school

and went to Purdue

University…received a degree in mechanical

engineering…went into the Navy as an ordnance

engineer for 3½ years, in Yorktown, Virginia, worked on

the first guided missile cruiser…married to my wife in

1954, have two children, boy and girl, three

grandchildren. I met Kip through Del Long. I started

diving in 1948 once I got in the Navy. Out of the Navy

in 1955, I went to work at Cape Canaveral as an

ordnance engineer, still diving. Met Del through the

diving club, and he told me about a man by the name of

Kip Wagner who was finding coins on the beach. He

took me down there and introduced me to Kip. Kip was

just about ready to start putting together a salvage

company. Since I was a diver, I was one of the first

divers to get involved with Kip. Two Air Force officers,

Harry Cannon and Dan Thompson, ran Real Eight. But

me… Harry didn’t know how to dive but he had a boat.

One January, one of the coldest days in January, we

threw Harry in the swimming pool at the officer’s club

and taught him how to dive. In 1959 and 1960, we

worked at the first 1715 wreck, Urca de Lima, two

miles north of Ft. Pierce inlet. Kip had leases from the

State of Florida for all of the 1715 wrecks. In January,

1961, on the coldest day of the year, down at the cabin,

Kip could see cannon offshore there and we got in the

boat and put on wetsuits…with the cannons were…two

chests with clumps weighing about 70 lb each. We

determined they were full of coins, and we tried to carry

them both back to the boat but we couldn’t do it, and

had to leave one on the bottom…we uncovered about

2400 coins that day, first day on the wreck!

DFS: That was “Cabin Wreck,” right?

LU: Yes, Cabin Wreck.

DFS: What were your accomplishments and duties under Real

Eight Co.? Did you have a specific role with Real Eight,

or just diving?

LU: Just a diver.

DFS: Did you make—personally—some finds that were

significant for Real Eight at that time?

LU: I did. I found K’ang Hsi china…down at the bottom

using a sand dredge…all of a sudden intact china cups

came out of the dredge…30-40 cups. Soon as we went

back to the inlet that night, the engine quit, but Kip put

the china in the life preservers…said [the china was]

more important than we were!

DFS: I bet that was a pretty sight! What was it like finding

gold on these wrecks?

LU: Found a lot of gold. First gold we found was 23 coins

on the Cabin Wreck. That was

the day we brought Mel Fisher

to Florida.

DFS: Before we get to

Mel Fisher, though, what was

the largest number of coins or

artifacts found in one day in the

1960s?

LU: Two and a half tons of silver.

DFS: Was that the two chests you said you found?

LU: No, this was over the keel of the ship.

DFS: Cabin Wreck still?

LU: Yes. About two and a half tons of silver.

DFS: How many chests do you figure that was?

LU: Oh, 15 or 20.

DFS: Wow. Then maybe a couple thousand coins per chest?

LU: Three thousand coins per chest. Three bags, each bag

with a thousand coins.

DFS: So that’s what? Fifty thousand coins or so that you

found all at once?

LU: Yes.

DFS: That’s pretty amazing! But all silver, right?

LU: All silver.

DFS: What was your most harrowing experience diving or

searching on these wrecks?

LU: In 1962, in the middle of the winter, dead…I got to

work the wreck…couldn’t get the boat in past the third

reef, so Dan and I swam in to the area between the first

and second reef…Dan came up to me, tapped me on the

shoulder…said he just bumped into a shark, decided to

Louis Ullian (a long overdue interview)

…

“…we uncovered about 2400 coins that

day, first day on the wreck!”

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go back to the boat. I don’t know who was more scared,

him or the shark! Sharks used to mate there at

“Cabin”…I got some pictures of three or four sharks in

a wave.

DFS: So you’d routinely see sharks, then, at Cabin Wreck.

LU: Yes. Didn’t seem to bother us, though.

DFS: Still, that had to be nerve-wracking to be working with

sharks in the vicinity. But no attacks, then?

LU: One time we had probably a 25-foot tiger shark…come

off the bottom out of the water, swam under the boat,

nearly as long as the boat. We didn’t do any more diving

that day.

DFS: I guess not! Again before I get to Mel Fisher, let me ask

you this: Until relatively recently, at least in my

experience, it wasn’t standard for collectors to really

keep track of which exact 1715 site their coins came

from, but over the years I, at least, have relied upon you

to help me figure out which wrecks certain items came

from. Can you give any general tips as to how you

determine the origins?

LU: Well,

basically

I kept

records,

in a

little

notebook.

I wrote down each day what was found.

DFS: You seem to have a lot of it committed to memory as

well.

LU: True. I got interested in the coins very early, knew they

were worth some money. Bob Nesmith came down,

looked at them and said “right now you think they’re

just like oyster shells but these coins will be worth a lot

of money some day. You need to keep good records.”

And he convinced me to do that, showed me how.

DFS: And you still have these records, right?

LU: Sure do.

DFS: Were these records ever anything the State was

interested in, or did you ever assist the State in record-

keeping?

LU: I helped them, but they didn’t seem too interested.

DFS: Right, that’s been my impression. How did Mel Fisher

change Real Eight when he came along, and 1715-Fleet

salvage in general?

LU: I was working for the Air Force at the time, made a lot

of trips to the west coast and every time I went to the

west coast I would go to dive shops. I walked into Mel’s

dive shop and he was out diving. Dee Fisher was

there…showed me silver cob pieces Mel was carrying

in his store…I told her she had half reals…I showed her

some 8 reals…Mel was diving on the Silver Shoals

wreck off Puerto Rico…I told her he should stop by to

see Kip on the way down…he agreed, started to come

work with us. The week after the holidays Mel’s crew

worked five days a week, ten hours a day. He made it

more of a business.

DFS: Changed the face of it, I guess?

LU: Yes.

DFS: But also, if I remember correctly, one of his associates

was Fay Feild who brought the magnetometer to work

on the wrecks, I’m sure that changed it.

LU: That helped a lot.

DFS: But Mel had not met Kip until you invited him to come

meet with you, is that correct?

LU: Right.

DFS: How did he and Kip get along?

LU: Pretty well.

DFS: Did everyone with Real Eight get along well with Mel?

LU: Harry didn’t get along with him, but everyone else did.

DFS: What eventually happened between Mel and Real Eight

and how did Real Eight eventually dissolve?

LU: Mel found out about the Atocha, wanted to look for it,

spent more time in the Keys, less time on the 1715

Fleet. So he was down in the Keys quite a bit, that’s why

we dissolved the relationship, he wanted to work in the

Keys and we wanted to work 1715. Real Eight stayed

probably till about 1972 then it dissolved…Kip had

died, so the glue that held us together was no longer

there.

DFS: So

it was pretty

much when

Kip died that

Real Eight

ended?

LU: Yes, plus the fact that we were used to going out on the

Cabin Wreck and getting 1000-2000 coins a day.

DFS: And that wasn’t happening any more?

LU: That wasn’t happening any more.

DFS: How did Mel Fisher end up with all of the leases on

those wrecks?

LU: When Real Eight Co. dissolved, we let Mel come in and

take over the leases.

DFS: Well, of course, most of the Real Eight people have

since passed away; of those, who were your closest

associates, and what are your favorite memories of your

association with them?

LU: We were always good friends. I still spend a lot of time

with Rex Stocker, Kip’s nephew. I see Del Long once in

a while, John Jones; but Harry [Cannon] and Dan

[Thompson] and Doc [Dr. Kip Kelso] all passed away.

We were always good friends.

DFS: Did they all stay in this area?

LU: Yes.

DFS: That’s amazing that you could stay friends throughout

all of that. It’s not the usual thing for treasure divers to

stick together and stay friends after finding things. What

do you think is the future of 1715-Fleet salvage?

LU: I think most of the wrecks have been found…most of

the treasure has been found…still getting a little bit of

stuff.

DFS: So you don’t think that new sites will be found?

LU: Rex Stocker may have found one in 42 feet of water. I

don’t think it will be a major ship. The two capitanas

and two almirantas we worked carried most of the

treasure.

DFS: Everything else is just a boat that would not have had

anything on it in the first place.

“One time...a 25-foot tiger shark…swam under the boat, nearly

as long as the boat. We didn’t do any more diving that day.”

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LU: Yeah, not much on them.

DFS: Do you think any of the current sites will yield any new

finds, or do you think they’ve all been pretty well

worked, both the capitanas and the almirantas?

LU: I think maybe there’s still a partial chest, there’s some

jewelry to be found, but I don’t think major finds of

silver or gold coins will be made.

DFS: Not the cargo, in other words.

LU: That’s right.

DFS: You are also known for your involvement with various

important salvage operations on the Pacific coast of

South America, particularly Ecuador; what is your role

in the operations down south?

LU: Provide money.

DFS: So it’s just the financial support?

LU: I’ll work the coins, clean them, treat them, once they

find the main part of the wreck.

DFS: So you do provide numismatic assistance with that and

expertise?

LU: Yes.

DFS: And you do

your own

cleaning?

LU: Yes.

DFS: What do you

predict for the future regarding these operations down in

South America?

LU: Well, the wreck we’re looking for, sunk in 1612, should

have 6 or 7 million pesos of silver and gold on it.

DFS: Six or 7 million pesos?!

LU: That’s what they claim. The Spanish couldn’t salvage it,

some boxes were ruined…little too much mud there.

DFS: What depth of water is it?

LU: Twenty to 30 feet.

DFS: But the mud overburden is a lot more?

LU: Nine or 10 feet of mud.

DFS: Is that the only promising site that’s being looked at

down there?

LU: Four or 5 other sites.

DFS: But that one’s getting the main attention.

LU: That’s the first, yes.

DFS: How about the Capitana [of 1654]? Has that been

worked out, do you think?

LU: I think it’s been worked out.

DFS: Where I want to go now is into your numismatic

interests over the years. You’ve been accurately known

as an accomplished numismatist among divers, kind of a

rare breed; could you please describe some of the things

you’ve had an interest in over the years.

LU: Thanks to Bob Nesmith, soon as we started finding all

the silver coins, we decided we needed to keep a record

of them. When we first found them, we’d take them in

to coin shops, but they never saw them [before], didn’t

know what they were. So we decided we needed to put

them up for auction. Henry Christensen and Harvey

Stack set up auctions, started selling the coins, trying to

get people interested in them. When we first started

selling the coins, they’d sell for $25-$30 apiece. Today

a good 1715[-Fleet] coin, undated, will bring $125. A

full dated coin will bring $400 or $500. What’s amazing

is that of the nearly 100,000 coins we picked up, it’s

hard to find 1715[-Fleet] coins. They disappeared into

collectors’ hands.

DFS: What was your role, then, in the auctions that took

place?

LU: I helped attribute the coins. Also I found…different

ways to clean coins, learned how to clean coins (I think)

better than anyone else.

DFS: Did you have numismatic interests before the coins

were found on the 1715 Fleet?

LU: I used to collect American large cents. I had some

numismatic interest in American type-coins and large

pennies.

DFS: Do you still collect anything besides the shipwreck

coins?

LU: Not really.

DFS: What do you see as the future of shipwreck salvage in

general, particularly concerning government

involvement and deepwater salvage with robotics?

LU: Well, I

think deepwater

salvage is

here…[S.S.]

Central America

[1857] is a good

example of that. I think the government sees it as a new

source of money. They’re going to try to grab control of

it. Spain has competed with the United States over

warships here to the north of us.

DFS: What do you think that means for collectors?

LU: They just want to collect coins. What’ll happen is it’ll

go underground.

DFS: When it becomes a situation, though, where you have to

salvage in deep water and spend a lot of money to run a

robot and crew and that kind of thing, these days we

seem to be seeing companies that spend a lot of money

and have big companies to manage and do things very

promotionally to make up for it—do you think that’s the

future of it, or do you think it will go underground, as

you say, with that type of operation?

LU: The governments…will put unreasonable rules and

restrictions on them and it will go underground. If they

don’t, they will go out of business.

DFS: That leads into your experience with Ecuador. Did you

partake in any of the negotiations with the government

of Ecuador?

LU: Joel Ruth did most of that. Now we have a good

relationship with that government.

DFS: I see that as an example of a government that is doing

things properly and constructively, working with the

divers and the salvage company.

LU: True. The Ecuadorians feel the Spanish stole from them

anyhow.

DFS: Good point. Are there any other governments that seem

to have a good mindset like Ecuador?

LU: Cuba does.

DFS: Cuba does? That’s surprising. You never see shipwreck

coins from Cuba, though. Do they just stay in Cuba?

LU: Mostly stay in Cuba.

“the wreck we’re looking for, sunk in 1612, should

have 6 or 7 million pesos of silver and gold on it.”

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DFS: Do you see a future for shipwreck salvage in Cuban

waters?

LU: I think once the United States gets its head out of the

sand, then it’ll become a very fertile ground.

DFS: Well then at that point do you think Cuba will allow the

coins to go elsewhere?

LU: I think so.

DFS: To bring in revenue for their country?

LU: I think so.

DFS: That’s interesting. What about the Bahamas? Do you

see any future for the Bahamas? They’ve been kind of

off and on.

LU: I’m not sure what’s going to happen there.

DFS: What was your relationship with the Maravillas

salvagers, Humphreys and them? Did you assist them in

any way numismatically?

LU: I attributed the coins and cleaned them. Very interesting

story, how I got involved with them. Herbo Humphreys

sent John de Bry a box of jewelry coins they were going

to sell for about $100 apiece. John gave them to me to

attribute. I found one coin there worth about $5000. I

called Herbo Humphreys and said “do you really want

to sell these for $100 apiece? I’ll buy them all. I got one

coin in here that is worth four or five thousand dollars.”

He says “you’re kidding!” He flew me up there, and I

sold the coin for him the next day.

DFS: [Laughing] So did you get to buy the whole box for

$100 each?

LU: No. About 40 coins, half of them were worth two-three

hundred dollars.

DFS: What role have you taken in marketing over the years

for the various shipwreck coins you’ve handled.

LU: I’ve worked with Stack’s, Henry Christensen, Ponterio,

Frank and Dan Sedwick.

DFS: Of course! It pays to know what you’re doing and know

the right people to deal with, I guess.

LU: That’s for sure.

DFS: I’m sure a lot of divers over the years have depended on

your connections.

LU: I’ve enjoyed it. Still work with Dan Sedwick a lot

[laughs].

DFS: Do you miss the diving much? Was that one of your

favorite aspects?

LU: Yeah I do miss the diving.

DFS: It sounds like camaraderie with the Real Eight

gentlemen was also quite enjoyable.

LU: Sure was.

DFS: Can you think of anything else you want to add, any

other stories?

LU: Coins are the history of mankind. Every South and

Central American cob tells an interesting story of our

early history. It’s been a very interesting adventure,

more than most people get to do. I was lucky. I met

Kip…we had a lot of fun diving on the wrecks. Back in

those days…when Kip and the others were

involved…made it very pleasant. For four of five years

we just enjoyed our weekends diving. Our wives put up

with a lot. My parents lived down in Sebastian. We’d

drop my wife off with two kids…then we went diving,

and we’d come back and they’d have supper all ready

for us.

DFS: Did your children ever have any interest in diving?

LU: Not really. It’s interesting, my daughter says “wish I’d

have been interested,” she’s interested now! One other

story I’ll tell you: National Geographic came to us to

do an article, and we pulled about a million dollars’

worth of stuff out of the bank. And Helen’s [Lou’s wife]

brother, Jimmy, visited us, and we put him the spare

bedroom and we didn’t tell him that underneath the bed

we put a million dollars’ worth of gold and silver. The

next morning when he woke we said, “was the bed

lumpy?” “A little bit.” I said, “well, it was all the gold

bars and silver coins….” He still talks about that!

DFS: A new twist to the Princess and the Pea!

LU: He couldn’t believe we had all this gold and silver stuck

around the house.

DFS: Yeah. It’s hard for people to conceive, sometimes, the

staggering value of the material that has come up over

the years.

LU: Another time, at Dan’s [Thompson] house, we found

about 1500 gold coins one day, and it was too late to put

them in the bank…so Dan got out a card table in his and

his wife’s bedroom, piled all the coins on the bed and on

the card table. I told him “let’s go to my home and get

some supper,” I was hungry. Went home, ate supper.

Jane, Dan’s wife, went into the bedroom, turned on the

light, and a pile of gold was glistening at her! She

couldn’t understand how I could go home and eat

supper and leave all the gold coins lying around.

DFS: Well, that is kind of risky! What have you done for

security over the years?

LU: Keep quiet.

DFS: Keep quiet and low profile?

LU: Yes.

DFS: And big dogs, I guess [laughing].

LU: True. [Lou and his wife have two big German

shepherds, who mingled with us throughout the

interview.]

DFS: I have an associate who told me his method of security

is that he lives with his family only at the top of a

mountain in Oregon and they have large dogs and that’s

all they’ve ever needed for security.

LU: I keep everything in the bank.

DFS: Yeah, that’s the best thing.

LU: Enjoyed talking to you.

DFS: I’ve enjoyed having the pleasure of the interview. It’s

something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

Lou Ullian (left) with Dan Sedwick

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In our last sale we featured the shipwreck coin collection of

Australian numismatist Bruce Prior, whose biography can be

found in that catalog. For this sale we were honored to accept

Bruce’s wonderful treasure library for consignment. This library,

consisting of some 200+ books and auction catalogs, was

assembled with a perspective you don’t see over here, that of a

native Australian! Many of the books are from authors and

publishers who are literally on the other side of the world from

us here in the States—in some cases these books are harder to get

than coins or artifacts from the shipwrecks they describe!

A major and noteworthy portion of Bruce’s library came from the

Museum of Shipwrecks in Paihia, New Zealand, run by that

country’s most famous salvager, the late Kelly Tarlton. Kelly’s fame

as a diver came from several projects around New Zealand,

particularly the salvage of the Elingamite (1902) in 1968 in

collaboration with Wade Doak and others. Kelly also worked with

divers in other parts of the world, including (briefly) Mel Fisher in

the 1970s. In 1985 Kelly died from heart problems. He was 57.

Kelly had opened his museum in 1970 in an old sailing ship that

was beached near the Waitangi River. After his death the museum

continued until his family sold it and the ship in 2002, at which

point Kelly’s library quietly went up for auction, an opportunity

Bruce Prior could not resist! Curiously, most of the books from

Kelly’s museum were inscribed (presumably by Kelly himself) with

“Please return to Kelly Tarlton Shipwreck Museum” with a mailing

address, as it appears his library was more public than private.

Bruce Prior / Kelly Tarlton

Bruce PriorKelly Tarlton, ca. 1968 (from The Elingamite

and its Treasure, lot #551 in this sale)

This auction presents the first of what we hope

will be many consignments of duplicates from

the vast treasure library of David S. Crooks,

whose Bibliographies (Bibliography of Sunken

Treasure Books and Bibliography of Important

Shipwreck Auction Catalogs) and website

(www.sunkentreasurebooks.com) have been

invaluable resources for collectors of treasure-

related media.

Dave’s interest in treasure began in 1974, when

a post-collegiate dive-trip to the Florida Keys

turned into an enviable jump-start in the business world. It was at

the Half Shell Raw Bar in Key West that Dave found himself

conversing with none other than Mel Fisher, who soon offered

him a job. By the end of that year, Dave would become Vice

President of Treasure Salvors, Inc.

The Key West stint lasted two years, but in

that time Dave got quite a start on his

personal library of treasure-related books.

Since then, his holdings have surpassed some

2000 books!

Since the Key West days, Dave found his

niche in business, after working for various

large companies here and in Australia. In

1997 Dave began Easy Pay Solutions, Inc., a

credit card-processing company, and is

currently its president. He lives with his

family in the suburbs of Chicago, where he is the Illinois

admissions representative for the College of William and Mary,

from which he graduated with a law degree and MBA. He is also

a scoutmaster and an avid backpacker.

Dave Crooks

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SHIPWRECK (AND HOARD) HISTORIES

Throughout this catalog we offer coins and artifacts from dozens of different shipwrecks—“treasure” in the truest sense!

While we did not want to break up the flow of the catalog in the listings, we did want to offer a bit of history behind each

wreck concerned, so we present these histories here on the following pages in chronological order. Please feel free to

contact us for more information about any of these wrecks or about shipwrecks or treasure in general.

“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand Bahama

Island

Before there were coins, before there were Spanish

Treasure Fleets, and even before there were any kind of

colonies in the Spanish Main, the conquistador Hernán

Cortés and his men discovered treasure in the form of

native-American gold and silver artifacts. While it is a

shame that these artifacts no longer exist, at least their one-

time presence is confirmed by what have become known as

“tumbaga” bars: a group of over 200 silver and gold ingots

discovered in the remains of an unidentified ca.-1528

shipwreck off Grand Bahama Island. The artifacts that

composed these bars were apparently lumped together in

two piles—one for gold-colored artifacts and the other for

silver-colored artifacts—with great amounts of impurities

(predominantly copper) in each pile. The piles were then

melted as much as possible (not thoroughly) and poured

into crude molds that in some cases were no more than

depressions in the sand. The resulting ingots, called

“tumbaga” bars, were then stamped with four types of

markings:

1. Assayer, many in the form of BV with “~” over the

B and “o” over the V, possibly signifying

Bernardino Vasquez, one of Cortés’ fellow

conquistadors.

2. Fineness, marked in Roman numerals as a

percentage of 2400.

3. Serial number, usually in the form of the letter R

followed by Roman numerals.

4. Tax stamp, part of a circular seal whose legend

(pieced together) reads CAROLVS QVINTVS

IMPERATOR for Charles V of the Holy Roman

Empire.

In 1995 we had the great fortune to purchase 133

silver bars from this wreck, which divers had excavated in

1992. These 133 silver bars represented a corner on the

market, as the rest of the bars found (including all the gold

bars) were either sold at auction or doled out to company

officials and contractors well before we made our large

purchase.

Each bar is described in detail in the 1993 book

Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman

Empire, by Douglas Armstrong, a professional conservator

hired by the salvage company to clean and preserve all the

silver “tumbaga” bars.

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern

Caribbean

This wreck was nicknamed for a royal stamping

(“Golden Fleece”) on several of the gold “finger” bars

(ingots) it yielded. Except for a handful of extremely rare

Santo Domingo pieces, all the coins from this wreck were

Mexican Carlos-Juana silver coins (all assayers prior to S),

including several rarities, the most important being three

specimens of the Rincón “Early Series” 8 reales of 1538,

the very first 8 reales ever struck in the New World (the

best of which achieved a record in 2006 for the highest

amount ever paid at auction for a Spanish colonial coin:

$373,750!). To date the finders of the wreck have not

identified the wreck or disclosed its exact location, but

they have gone on record as stating it was in international

waters in the northern Caribbean. Though it was a

relatively small find (a few thousand coins at most), it has

been the primary source for Mexican Carlos-Juana coins

on the market since the mid-1990s.

Perhaps more impressive than the coins from this

wreck are the few dozen gold and silver ingots it has

yielded, all of which have entered the market exclusively

through Daniel Frank Sedwick. The varying purities of

these bars are reminiscent of the “tumbaga” bars (see

above), although the later gold ingots do seem to have been

cast in somewhat standard shapes (“fingers”) and sizes.

The silver ingots from this wreck, popularly known as

“splashes,” were simply poured onto the ground, leaving a

round, flat mound of silver that was subsequently stamped

with a tax stamp (in the form of a crowned C for King

Charles I) and/or a fineness in the usual block Roman

numerals in parts per 2400, much like the karat system we

use today. The gold ingots also show a fineness marking

(but no tax stamps or other markings) in parts per 24, with

a dot being a quarter karat. Silver or gold, many of the

ingots from this wreck were cut into two or more parts,

presumably to divide into separate accounts. We believe

these “Golden Fleece wreck” ingots are the only known

examples made in the colonies between the “tumbaga”

period of the 1520s and the specimens found on the 1554

Fleet at Padre Island, Texas (note, in fact, that the very few

gold bars recovered from the Texas wrecks were marked

with the same punches as some of the gold bars from this

slightly later wreck).

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San Martín, sunk in 1618 off Vero Beach, Florida

Known locally as the “Green Cabin wreck,”

the San Martín, sunk in a storm on its way to Spain from

Havana, was the almiranta of the Honduran Fleet of 1618.

As that Fleet was nowhere near the size of the fleets from

Mexico and South America, the San Martín was not

carrying a large amount of coins or other treasure, most of

which was salvaged by the Spanish after the sinking

anyway. Modern salvage efforts on the site since the

1960s, as well as finds on the beach opposite the wreck,

have yielded a few Mexican and Potosi cobs in generally

poor condition.

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Arguably the most famous of all Spanish galleons

salvaged in our time, the Atocha was the almiranta of the

1622 Fleet, which left Havana several weeks late and soon

ran into a hurricane. Eight ships of the 28-ship fleet were

lost, wrecked on the reefs between the Dry Tortugas and

the Florida Keys or sunk in deeper water. Five people

survived the sinking of the Atocha and were saved by

another vessel, but the wreck itself was scattered after

another hurricane hit the site exactly one month later, so

the Spanish were never able to salvage what was one of the

richest galleons ever to sail.

The cargo of the Atocha did not see light again

until 1971 when the first coins were found by the now-

famous salvager Mel Fisher and his divers, who recovered

the bulk of the treasure in 1985 and thereby unleashed the

largest supply of silver cobs and ingots the market has ever

seen. Well over 100,000 shield-type cobs were found in all

denominations above the half real, the great majority of

them from Potosí, as were also the approximately 1,000

silver ingots (most the size of bread loaves). A handful of

gold cobs (1 and 2 escudos only) were also recovered,

mostly from mainland Spanish mints but also a few from

Colombia—officially the first gold coins ever struck in the

New World. The Atocha was also the source for most (if

not all) of the first silver cobs struck in Colombia, as well

as a few early coins from Mexico, Lima and Spain, and

even Panama. Even more significant were the many gold

ingots, jewelry items, emeralds and other artifacts.

Because of Mel Fisher’s huge publicity, and

because much of the treasure was distributed to investors

at high ratios compared to their investment amounts, the

coins from the Atocha have always sold for much more—

anywhere from two times to ten times—than their non-

salvage counterparts, even in the numismatic market. (The

“glamour market” in tourist areas, by contrast, elevates

these coins to as much as twenty times their base

numismatic value!) Individually numbered certificates with

photos of each coin are critical to the retention of an

Atocha coin’s higher value. Accompanying barcode-tags

with the coins also make it possible to replace lost

certificates through a database system at the Fisher

operations in Key West. Each certificate (with some

exceptions) also specifies the coin’s Grade, from 1

(highest) to 4 (lowest), a highly subjective evaluation of

corrosive damage and overall quality. Most Atocha silver

coins are also recognizable by their shiny brightness, the

result of a somewhat controversial cleaning and polishing

process catering more to jewelry demand than to serious

numismatists.

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West,

Florida

From the same hurricane-stricken 1622 Fleet as the

Atocha (above), the Santa Margarita sank on a reef within

sight of the Atocha and was found in 1626 by Spanish

salvagers, who recovered only roughly half its treasure.

The other half was found by Mel Fisher and company in

1980. Margarita’s treasures were similar to those found on

the Atocha, yet with fewer coins in comparatively worse

condition overall (yet not as harshly cleaned). As with

Atocha coins, original Fisher certificates are critical to the

premium value for these coins, which is on par with

Atocha coins.

Early-1630s hoard in southern Peru

Earlier this year (2007) a well-known numismatic

supplier from Peru started bringing hundreds of Potosí

cobs (mostly 8R but also some 4R and a smattering of

smaller denominations) that had a tell-tale patina in

common with each other and similar dates, a sure sign of a

hoard. The latest date in this hoard was 1632, but most of

the coins date to 1626-1629, a very interesting period in

Potosí’s numismatic history, as the 1626’s and 1627’s are

rare and in 1629 there was a transition in style. The

supplier admits that they all come from one source in

southern Peru, but unfortunately that is all we know. Like

most hoard coins, all of these cobs are in high grade.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off the northeast coast of

Hispaniola

The Concepción was one of the most significant

Spanish wrecks of all time, serving the Spanish with a loss

of over 100 tons of silver and gold treasure. The almiranta

of a 21-ship fleet, the Concepción was already in poor

repair when the Europe-bound fleet encountered a storm in

September, leaving her disabled and navigating under

makeshift sails amid disagreement among its pilots about

their location. Weeks later, she grounded on a reef in an

area now named the Silver Shoals, just to the east of

another shoal known as the Abrojos, which the pilots were

trying to avoid. After another storm hit the wrecked ship

and the admiral and officers left in the ship’s only

longboat, the remaining crew resorted to building rafts

from the ship’s timbers. Survivors’ accounts pointed to

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drowning, starvation and even sharks for the loss of around

300 casualties. In the fallout that ensued, none of the

survivors could report the wreck’s location with accuracy,

so it sat undisturbed until New England’s William Phipps

found it in 1687 and brought home tons of silver and some

gold, to the delight of his English backers.

The Concepción was found again in 1978 by Burt

Webber, Jr., whose divers recovered some 60,000 silver

cobs, mostly Mexican 8 and 4 reales but also some Potosí

and rare Colombian cobs (including more from the

Cartagena mint than had been found on any other

shipwreck). Unlike the Maravillas of just 15 years later,

however, the Concepción did not give up any gold cobs in

our time, and any significant artifacts found were retained

by the government of the Dominican Republic, who

oversaw the salvage. The bulk of the silver cobs found on

the Concepción were heavily promoted, even in

department stores! The site is still being worked from time

to time with limited success.

Capitana (Jesús María de la Limpia Concepción), sunk

in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

This wreck was the largest loss ever experienced

by the Spanish South Seas (Pacific) Fleet, of which the

Jesus María de la Limpia Concepción was the capitana

(“captain’s ship,” or lead vessel) in 1654. Official records

reported the loss of 3 million pesos of silver (2,212 ingots,

216 chests of coins, and 22 boxes of wrought silver),

augmented to a total of as much as 10 million pesos when

contraband and private consignments were taken into

account. By comparison, the entire annual silver

production in Peru at that time was only about 6-7 million

pesos!

Obviously overloaded, technically the Capitana

sank due to pilot error, which drove the ship onto the reefs

south of the peninsula known as Punta Santa Elena, a

geographic feature the pilot thought he had cleared.

Twenty people died in the disaster. For eight years

afterward, Spanish salvagers officially recovered over 3

million pesos of coins and bullion (with probably much

more recovered off the record), leaving only an

unreachable lower section for divers to find in our time.

Ironically, the main salvager of the Capitana in the 1650s

and early 1660s was none other than the ship’s

silvermaster, Bernardo de Campos, whose fault it was that

the ship was overloaded with contraband in the first place!

The wreck was rediscovered in the mid-1990s and

salvaged (completely, according to some) in 1997. After a

50-50 split with the Ecuadorian government in 1998,

investors placed most of their half of the more than 5,000

coins recovered up for sale at auction in 1999. Almost

exclusively Potosí 8 and 4 reales, the coins were a healthy

mix of countermarked issues of 1649-1652, transitional

issues of 1652, and post-transitional pillars-and-waves

cobs of 1653-1654, many in excellent condition and

expertly conserved.

As an interesting footnote, the very coins salvaged

from the Capitana by the Spanish in 1654 were lost again

on the Maravillas wreck of 1656 (see next), and some of

those coins salvaged from the Maravillas were lost again

in the wreck of the salvage vessel Madama do Brasil off

Gorda Cay (Bahamas) in 1657. Furthering Spain’s woes

was the destruction of another treasure fleet in 1657 by

English marauders (fresh off a victory in the Bay of Cádiz)

off Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife in the Canary

Islands.

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

As the almiranta (“admiral’s ship,” or rear guard)

of the homebound Spanish fleet in January of 1656, the

Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas was officially filled with

over five million pesos of treasure (and probably much

more in contraband, as was usually the case). That treasure

included much of the silver salvaged from the South Seas

Fleet’s Capitana of 1654 that wrecked on Chanduy Reef

off Ecuador (see above). The ill-fated treasure sank once

again when the Maravillas unexpectedly ran into shallow

water and was subsequently rammed by one of the other

ships of its fleet, forcing the captain to try to ground the

Maravillas on a nearby reef on Little Bahama Bank off

Grand Bahama Island. In the ensuing chaos, exacerbated

by strong winds, most of the 650 people on board the ship

died in the night, and the wreckage scattered. Spanish

salvagers soon recovered almost half a million pesos of

treasure quickly, followed by more recoveries over the next

several decades, yet with over half of the official cargo still

unfound.

The first re-discovery of the Maravillas in the 20th

century was by Robert Marx and his company Seafinders

in 1972, whose finds were featured in an auction by

Schulman in New York in 1974. Included among the coins

in this sale were some previously unknown Cartagena

silver cobs of 1655 and countermarked Potosí coinage of

1649-1651 and 1652 Transitionals, in addition to many

Mexican silver cobs and a few Bogotá cob 2 escudos. The

second big salvage effort on the Maravillas was by Herbert

Humphreys and his company Marex in the late 1980s and

early 1990s, resulting in two big sales by Christie’s

(London) in 1992 and 1993, featuring many Bogotá cob 2

escudos, in addition to more Mexico and Potosí silver cobs

and several important artifacts. The most recent sale of

Maravillas finds, presumably from one of the many

salvage efforts from the 1970s and 1980s, took place in

California in 2005, again with a good quantity of Bogotá

cob 2 escudos. The wreck area is still being searched

today, but officially the Bahamian government has not

granted any leases on the site since the early 1990s. It is

possible the bulk of the treasure is still to be found!

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Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in 1656 off

Western Australia

Much has been written about the loss and

salvage of this Dutch East India Company trading vessel

(known as an East Indiaman), which some consider to be

Australia’s counterpart to Florida’s 1715 Fleet in terms of

availability of reasonably priced cobs for collectors. In

contrast to the Spanish treasure wrecks, however, the

Vergulde Draeck carried only a modest amount of just

silver cobs (eight chests totaling 45,950 coins), mostly

Mexican but also some cobs from Potosí and Spain as well

as some Colombian rarities. The ship was on its way from

the Netherlands to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta,

Indonesia) when suddenly it found itself wrecked on a reef

some three miles from land in the early morning hours of

April 28, 1656. Only 75 of the 193 people on board were

able to reach the shore, and seven of them soon left in the

ship’s pinnace to seek help in Batavia. When authorities

there learned of the wreck, several attempts were made to

rescue the other survivors and, more importantly, the eight

chests of treasure, but no sign of the wreck or survivors

was ever found. The wreck remained undiscovered until

1963, when spear-fishermen stumbled upon it and began to

recover coins and artifacts. Salvage efforts to date, mostly

under the supervision of the Western Australian Museum,

whose certificates often accompany the coins (and carry a

small premium), have yielded only about half of the total

coins officially recorded to be on board this ship.

San Miguel el Arcángel (“Jupiter wreck”), sunk in 1659

off Jupiter, Florida

As well known as this wreck has become

among the Florida treasure community and shipwreck

collectors around the world, surprisingly little has been

written about it, and not one major auction has been

dedicated to its finds.

The San Miguel was not a big treasure galleon

in a huge convoy; rather, she was a lone aviso, a smaller

ship for carrying letters and other communications quickly

back to Spain. But unlike most avisos, the San Miguel did

end up carrying some important treasure, as it was in the

right time and place to take on samples of the unauthorized

“Star of Lima” coinage of 1659 for the King to see. In

October, off the southeast coast of Florida, the San Miguel

encountered a hurricane, grounded on a sandbar, and broke

apart rapidly, leaving only 34 survivors among the 121

people originally on board. Those survivors were all

quickly captured by natives (Ais) and therefore had no

opportunity to salvage the scattered wreck.

Today only parts of the wreck of the San

Miguel have been found, discovered by lifeguard Peter Leo

in 1987, in about 10 to 20 feet of water and under as much

as 20 feet of sand. Salvage is ongoing. Besides a couple of

gold ingots and one large silver ingot, the yield to date has

been modest, mostly low-end silver cobs of Mexico and

Potosi, plus a good amount of the rare 1659 “Star of Lima”

coinage, but also a couple Bogotá gold cobs and some rare

Cartagena silver cobs, all sold through various dealers and

private transactions. If the hull of the ship is ever found, as

the salvagers think it will be, the market may finally see

some of the gold cobs of the “Star of Lima” issue of 1659.

Unidentified ca.-1671 wreck in Seville harbor, Spain

The city of Seville is situated on the Guadalquivir

River, about 50 miles inland from the ocean port of Cádiz,

where treasure from the New World arrived on sea-going

galleons. From there the treasure went on to Seville, up the

river by boat. Sometime in 1671 it is believed one of these

boats outside Seville sank, or at least its treasure was lost

there somehow in the river, for in the mid-1990s a large

hoard of obviously salvaged silver cob 8 and 4 reales of

Potosi, none dated later than 1671, and mostly in decent

condition, began to emerge from markets in Spain without

provenance but reportedly found in Seville Harbor during

the installation of a fiber-optic cable across the river.

It should be noted that the same type of coins (with

characteristics identical to those from the Seville wreck)

have been sold in recent years as having come from the

“Señorita de Santa Cristina” of 1672 off Cádiz, but we can

find no record of this ship or its salvage.

Consolación (“Isla de Muerto shipwreck”), sunk in

1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

When salvage first began on this wreck in 1997, it

was initially believed to be the Santa Cruz and later called

El Salvador y San José, sunk in August of 1680; but

research by Robert Marx after the main find in subsequent

years confirmed its proper name and illuminated its

fascinating history.

Intended to be part of the Spanish “South Seas

Fleet” of 1681, which left Lima’s port of Callao in April,

the Consolación apparently was delayed and ended up

traveling alone. At the Gulf of Guayaquil, off modern-day

Ecuador, the Consolación encountered English pirates, led

by Bartholomew Sharpe, who forced the Spanish galleon

to sink on a reef off Santa Clara Island (later nicknamed

“Isla de Muerto,” or Dead Man’s Island). Before the

pirates could get to the ship, the crew set fire to her and

tried to escape to the nearby island without success.

Angered by the inability to seize the valuable cargo of the

Consolación, Sharpe’s men killed the Spaniards and tried

in vain to recover the treasure through the efforts of local

fishermen. Spanish attempts after that were also fruitless,

so the treasure of the Consolación sat undisturbed until our

time.

When vast amounts of silver coins were found in

the area starting in the 1990s, eventually under agreement

between local entrepreneurs Roberto Aguirre and Carlos

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Saavedra (“ROBCAR”) and the government of Ecuador in

1997, the exact name and history of the wreck were

unknown, and about 8,000 of the coins (all Potosí silver

cobs) were subsequently sold at auction by Spink New

York in December, 2001, as simply “Treasures from the

‘Isla de Muerto’”. Most of the coins offered were of low

quality and poorly preserved but came with individually

numbered photo-certificates. Later, after the provenance

had been properly researched, and utilizing better

conservation methods, a Florida syndicate arranged to have

ongoing finds from this wreck permanently encapsulated in

hard-plastic holders by the authentication and grading firm

ANACS, with the wreck provenance clearly stated inside

the “slab”; more recent offerings have bypassed this

encapsulation. Ongoing salvage efforts have good reason

to be hopeful, as the manifest of the Consolación stated the

value of her registered cargo as 146,000 pesos in silver

coins in addition to silver and gold ingots, plus an even

higher sum in contraband, according to custom.

“Porto Bello wreck,” sunk in 1681 or 1682 off Porto

Bello, Panama

According to Robert Marx, a storm in 1681 sank

three ships of the Spanish Caribbean Fleet: Chaperón

(sunk in the mouth of the Chagres River), Boticaria (sunk

off Isla de Naranjas), and an unidentified galleon (sunk off

Punta de Brujas). More recent articles, however, give the

date of the disaster as 1682. There is also confusion about

which wrecksite belongs to which ship of the Fleet; for

example, the sword blades in this current auction

supposedly came from Chaperon, but our records indicate

that the source was probably the Boticaria. Most often the

artifacts are attributed to simply the 1681 Fleet or the

“Porto Bello wreck.”

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off Cape Town, South Africa

An English East Indiaman on her way to Surat on

the west coast of India, the Joanna separated from her

convoy and sank in rough seas on a reef off the

southernmost tip of South Africa on June 8, 1682, sending

10 people to their death. Eventually, 104 survivors reached

the Dutch colony of Cape Town, from which a salvage

party was soon dispatched. The Joanna’s cargo consisted

of 70 chests of silver coins, of which the salvage party

reported having recovered only about 28,000 guilders’

worth. In 1982 the wreck was re-discovered by a group of

South African divers led by Gavin Clackworthy, who

brought up silver ingots (discs) and over 23,000 silver

cobs, most of them Mexican 4 and 8 reales of Charles II in

generally low grade, but a few showing bold, formerly

very rare dates 1679-1681. Over the past two decades these

cobs have entered the market from both private dealers and

auctions, but always in relatively small quantities at a time.

Almost all the coins are in very worn condition, usually

thin and nearly featureless, but without the heavy

encrustation and pitting that characterize Caribbean finds.

Association, sunk in 1707 off the Scilly Isles, southwest

of England

The sinking of this ship and four others in a fleet

of 21 returning from the Mediterranean was one of the

worst British naval disasters of all time. The Association

sank on October 22 under stormy conditions after what can

only be described as guesswork navigation that led the

ships straight onto the rocks of the Scilly Isles, where as

many as 2,000 sailors lost their lives as a result. The

admiral of the fleet, Sir Cloudisley Shovell, whose ten

chests of personal wealth (in addition to several others)

were rumored to be aboard the Association, was one of the

casualties of the sinking, although legend has it he reached

shore alive, only to be murdered there by a local woman

for a ring on his finger.

The wrecksite was located in 1967 by British Navy

divers, touching off a frenzy of activity on the site for

years to come. Cannons and a few coins were raised in the

1960s, but it was not till 1973 that a significant amount of

coins were found (8,000 in that year alone). These coins,

mostly British silver and gold but also many Spanish and

Spanish-American silver cobs, were sold at auction

beginning in 1969 and into the early 1970s. The cobs

presented an eclectic mix, mostly 8 reales from the 1650s

forward (even a “Royal” presentation issue from 1676!),

but from nearly all mints (especially Lima and Potosí),

some even left in as-found conglomerate form combined

with British coins. It is interesting to note that parts of this

wreck, like others in the area, were flattened hard to the

muddy sea floor by huge boulders that still roll around

with the currents, making for dangerous and difficult

salvage!

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

The Spanish 1715-Fleet disaster was probably the

greatest to befall any of the Spanish treasure fleets in terms

of casualties and money, with reports of a loss of 14

million pesos (plus an equal or greater amount in

contraband) and as many as 1,000 or more lives. The

modern salvage of this fleet, begun in the early 1960s and

ongoing today, has been the largest single source of gold

cobs ever in the numismatic market, turning former rarities

and unknown issues into collectible and popular (albeit

still expensive) commodities.

In typical fashion, the 1715 Fleet was a case of

overloaded Spanish galleons foundering in a hurricane

after delayed departure, but on a larger scale than anything

before. The principal elements of the fleet, known as the

Nueva España (New Spain, i.e., Mexico) Fleet, had gone

to Veracruz in Mexico to deliver mercury (an essential

substance in the refining of silver cobs), sell merchandise,

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and pick up quantities of Mexican-minted bars and cobs.

An unfortunate series of complications kept the fleet in

Veracruz for two whole years before it could rendezvous in

Havana with the vessels of the Tierra Firme (Mainland)

Fleet, bearing the Peruvian and Colombian treasure

brought from Panama and Cartagena. After still more

delays in Havana, what was ultimately a twelve- or

thirteen-ship convoy (depending on which account you

prefer) did not manage to depart for Spain until July 24,

1715, well into hurricane season.

The trip back to Spain was to be the routine one:

up the coast of Florida on the Gulf Stream, which

gradually turns outward into and across the Atlantic at

about the location where the fleet was lost. On the 30th of

July, the fleet encountered a hurricane, driving the ships

shoreward. Some of the ships sank in deep water, some

broke up in shallower water, and others ran aground close

to the beach, while a lone vessel, the tag-along French ship

Grifón, sailed onward without incident. Hundreds of the

crews and passengers lost their lives while other hundreds

of survivors improvised a camp on shore to await aid from

the Spanish fort at St. Augustine, to which a party was

sent. Ultimately news of the disaster reached Havana,

whence salvage ships were dispatched to the scene.

The Spaniards undertook salvage operations for

several years, with the help of Indians, and they recovered

nearly half of the vast treasure (at least the registered part),

from the holds of ships whose remains rested in water

sufficiently shallow for breath-holding divers. Gradually

the salvagers enlarged their encampment and built a

storehouse on the spit of dune land just behind the beach

that bordered a jungle. In 1716 a flotilla of British

freebooters under Henry Jennings appeared on the scene,

raided the storehouse, and carried off some 350,000 pesos

of the treasure to Jamaica. The Spaniards, however,

resumed operations until they could salvage no more and

quit in 1719. The rest of the treasure remained on the

ocean floor until our time.

Modern salvage on the 1715 Fleet began in the late

1950s, when local resident Kip Wagner found a piece of

eight on the beach after a hurricane and decided to pursue

the source. With the help of a 1774 chart and an army-

surplus metal detector, he located the original Spanish

salvage camp and unearthed coins and artifacts. Then using

a rented airplane to spot the underwater wrecksite from the

air and check the location again by boat, Kip found the

source of the coins and soon formed a team of divers and

associates backed by a salvage permit from the State of

Florida. All of this took place over a period of years before

it evolved into the Real Eight Company, the origin of

whose name is obvious.

To salvage the wreck, the Real Eight divers

originally used a dredge and suction apparatus; only later

did they adopt the use of a propwash-blower (known as a

“mailbox”) developed by their subcontractor Mel Fisher.

Eventually they found gold jewels, Chinese porcelain,

silverware, gold and silver ingots, and as many as 10,000

gold cobs of the Mexico, Peru, and Colombia mints; and,

mostly in encrusted clusters, well over 100,000 silver cobs

of all denominations.

The salvaged coins were all cobs, both gold

(Mexico, Bogotá, Lima, and Cuzco) and silver (mostly

Mexico but also some Lima and Potosi), minted primarily

between 1711 and 1715, although numerous earlier dates

were represented too, some of the dates extending well

back into the 1600s. Many of the dates and types of the

1700-1715 period had been either rare or unknown prior to

the salvage of the 1715 Fleet. The gold coins, as can be

expected, have been generally pristine, as have been some

of the silver coins, but most silver cobs from the 1715

Fleet are at least somewhat corroded, some no more than

thin, featureless slivers. Every denomination of cob made

in silver and gold, with the exception of the quarter real

(which was not minted past the very early 1600s), has been

found on the 1715 Fleet, as well as several different

denominations of round “Royal” presentation issues.

Promotions of the coins by Real Eight and others have

spanned the decades, in addition to auctions by Henry

Christensen (1964); Parke-Bernet Galleries (1967) and

Sotheby Parke Bernet (1973); the Schulman Coin and Mint

(1972 and 1974); Bowers and Ruddy Galleries (1977); and

even the U.S. Customs Service (2003). The demand for

these coins over the years has steadily risen while the

supply of new finds has dwindled.

As the salvage operation on the 1715 Fleet reached

diminishing returns, some of the associates like Mel Fisher

headed for Key West and other areas to search for new

wrecks. Do not believe, however, that the 1715-Fleet

search is over. As many as five or six of the twelve or

thirteen galleons remain undiscovered, search areas are

still leased from the state, and even the old wreck sites

continue to relinquish a few coins to an insatiable

numismatic market. Even the beaches themselves yield

fabulous finds (one gold “Royal” 8 escudos—a six-figure

bonanza in our day—was found on the beach by a metal

detectorist in 1989), especially after direct-hit hurricanes

like Frances and Jeanne, which devastated the treasure

beaches in rapid succession in the summer of 2004. Much

of the finds stays in the hands of locals throughout the

State of Florida—divers, beachcombers, and old-time

collectors who love their cobs and sell only when they

must. The one collector that never sells is also the one with

the largest collection of them all—the museum of the State

of Florida. Spain lost it all to America, whence it came.

Despite a wealth of publications pertaining to the

1715 Fleet with names of the ships and the known

locations of some of the wrecks, there is no universal

agreement as to the identity of the vessel at each wrecksite.

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In many cases, in fact, it is possible that separate

wrecksites represent different parts of the same ship. As a

result, salvagers over the decades have resorted to

nicknames for the sites based on landmarks, local

individuals, and even features from the wrecks themselves,

such as (from north to south): “Pines” (Sebastian), “Cabin”

(Wabasso), “Cannon” (Wabasso), “Corrigan’s” (Vero

Beach), “Rio Mar” (Vero Beach), “Sandy Point” (Vero

Beach), “Wedge” (Fort Pierce), and “Colored Beach” (Fort

Pierce). (Case in point: In this very catalog you will see

items alternately certified as from the “Corrigans site” and

the “Regla site,” which are one and the same.)

Traditionally the range of sites extends from south of Fort

Pierce up to just south of Melbourne in the north, but

rumors of 1715-Fleet finds as far north as Cape Canaveral,

New Smyrna Beach and even Fernandina Beach (near

Jacksonville) may have merit. Regardless of the exact site

of origin, a great majority of the coins are sold simply as

“1715 Fleet.”

“Ca Mau wreck,” sunk ca. 1723-35 off Ca Mau Island,

Vietnam

This unidentified Chinese wreck in the South

China Sea yielded thousands of Ch’ing Dynasty export

porcelain manufactured under the Emperor K’ang Hsi. The

finds were first offered at auction by Christie’s in 1998, but

anonymously; more recently the government of Vietnam

has auctioned off a major portion of the porcelains. These

porcelains are quite popular among collectors of Spanish

Fleet items because they are identical to the K’ang Hsi

material from the Florida wrecks of 1715 and 1733.

1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

Much like the 1715-Fleet disaster mentioned

above, the 1733 Fleet was another entire Spanish convoy

(except for one ship) lost in a hurricane off Florida. The

lesser severity of the 1733 hurricane (which struck the fleet

on July 15) and the shallowness of the wrecksites in the

Keys, however, made for many survivors and even left four

ships in good enough condition to be re-floated and sent

back to Havana. A very successful salvage effort by the

Spanish soon commenced, bringing up even more than the

12 million pesos of precious cargo on the Fleet’s manifest

(thanks to the usual contraband).

The wrecks themselves are spread across 80 miles,

from north of Key Largo down to south of Duck Key, and

include the following galleons (but note there is not

universal agreement as to which wrecksite pertains to each

galleon, and also note that each name is a

contemporaneous abbreviation or nickname): El Pópulo, El

Infante, San José, El Rubí (the capitana, or lead vessel of

the fleet), Chávez, Herrera, Tres Puentes, San Pedro, El

Terri (also spelled Lerri or Herri), San Francisco, El Gallo

Indiano (the almiranta, or rear guard of the fleet), Las

Angustias, El Sueco de Arizón, San Fernando, and San

Ignacio. This last ship, San Ignacio, is believed to be the

source of many silver coins (and even some gold coins)

found in a reef area off Deer Key known as “Coffins

Patch,” the southwesternmost of all the 1733-Fleet

wrecksites. In addition, many other related sites are known,

mostly the wrecks of tag-along ships that accompanied the

fleet proper.

The first and arguably most famous of the wrecks

of the 1733 Fleet to be located in modern times was the

Capitana El Rubí, which was discovered in 1948 and

salvaged principally in the 1950s by Art McKee, whose

Sunken Treasure Museum on Plantation Key housed his

finds for all to see. Throughout the next several decades,

however, the wrecksites in the Keys became a virtual free-

for-all, with many disputes and confrontations, until the

government created the Florida Keys National Marine

Sanctuary in 1990. The removal of artifacts from any of

the sites is prohibited today.

In contrast to the 1715 Fleet, and because of the

extensive Spanish salvage in the 1730s, the finds by

modern divers have been modest, especially in gold coins,

of which there are far more fakes on the market than

genuine specimens! Nevertheless, the 1733 Fleet has been

a significant source for some of the rare Mexican milled

“pillar dollars” of 1732-1733 as well as the transitional

“klippe”-type coins of 1733.

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands

The East Indiaman Vliegenthart (“Flying Hart” in

Dutch) had just departed Rammekens for the East Indies

when the deadly combination of a northeast gale, a spring

tide and pilot error sent her into a sand bank behind her

sister-ship Anna Catharina. The latter ship broke apart in

the storm while the Vliegenthart, damaged and firing her

cannons in distress, slipped off the bank and sank in 10

fathoms of water. All hands on both ships were lost.

Contemporaneous salvage under contract with the

Dutch East India Company was unsuccessful, but it did

provide a piece of evidence—a secret map—that did not

emerge from obscurity until 1977. Stemming from that,

divers under the former London attorney Rex Cowan

discovered the wreck in 1981, and in 1983 they found their

first coins, one of three chests of Mexican silver and Dutch

gold coins (totaling 67,000 guilders or dollar-sized units)

for the East India trade aboard the Vliegenthart. The

second chest was smashed on the seabed and its contents

partially salvaged, while the third chest, intact like the

first, came up in 1992. The divers also recovered several

smaller boxes of large Dutch silver coins known as

“ducatoons,” illegally exported and therefore contraband.

Among the silver coins found were thousands of Mexican

cobs, predominantly 8 reales, many with clear dates in the

early 1730s and in excellent condition.

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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 off southeast England

Off the southeastern tip of England, just north of

the Straits of Dover, the sea hides a most unusual feature

known as the Goodwin Sands, where sandbanks appear

and disappear unpredictably and move with the tides.

Many ships over the centuries have sunk here and silted

over, and occasionally one of the wrecks will surface and

be discovered. Such is the case with the Rooswijk, a Dutch

East Indiaman that foundered on the Goodwin Sands in a

storm on December 19, 1739, with all hands and 30 chests

of treasure, virtually gone without a trace.

By chance in December, 2004, the sands that had

swallowed the wreck of the Rooswijk parted and allowed

diver Ken Welling to retrieve two complete chests and

hundreds of silver bars. Operating in secrecy, salvage

continued in 2005 under the direction of Rex Cowan and in

agreement with the Dutch and British governments and is

ongoing today. So far, several hundred Mexican silver cobs

of the 1720s and early 1730s and transitional “klippes” of

1733-1734, as well as many more hundreds of “pillar

dollars” and a smattering of cobs from other mints, have

hit the market from this wreck, mostly through auction.

Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, sunk in 1741 off the

Yucatán peninsula of Mexico

This merchant nao, whose nickname was El

Matancero (due to the fact that she was built at Matanzas,

Cuba), hit rocks and was smashed to pieces in minutes on

February 22, 1741, near Acumal, Quintana Roo. The

Milagros was not treasure wreck but did yield some

200,000 small artifacts to divers with CEDAM (Mexican

Underwater Exploration Society) and Robert Marx in the

late 1950s.

Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde

Islands, west of Africa

Laden with 20 chests (69,760 ounces) of

Spanish silver, the East Indiaman Princess Louisa fell

victim to surprise currents and inaccurate charts and struck

a reef and sank off Isla de Maio in the early morning hours

of April 18. 42 of the 116 people aboard floated to safety

on the nearby island, but nothing on the ship could be

saved. Contemporaneous salvage never came to fruition.

In 1998 and 1999 the wrecksite was located and

salvaged by the Arqueonautas firm, whose finds from this

wreck have been largely marketed by a Houston coin and

jewelry dealer ever since, but some coins were also sold at

auction in 2000-2001. Most of the coins were New World

silver cobs from all the mints that were operating in the

early 1700s (including rare Bogotá cobs), predominantly

minors (smaller than 8 reales), in average condition, with

quite a few preserved in as-found multiple-coin clusters.

Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of

England

Blown off course on her way to the East Indies, the

Hollandia struck Gunner Rock and sank in about 110 feet

of water about 1½ miles east of it on July 13, 1743. There

were no survivors.

The first sign of the wreck came in 1971, when

divers under Rex Cowan located the wrecksite and within a

couple years salvaged over 35,000 silver coins among the

nearly 130,000 guilders (dollar-sized units) recorded to be

on board the Hollandia. A great majority of the coins were

Mexican “pillar dollars,” but there were also some silver

cobs, including the scarce Mexican transitional “klippes”

of 1733-1734 and a few Guatemala cobs, in mixed

condition.

“Ronson wreck,” sunk(?) ca. 1750 off Manhattan (New

York City)

This unidentified ship was discovered at 197 Water

Street (two blocks from the East River) in lower Manhattan

(New York City) and named for the owner of the site,

Howard Ronson (also known as the “Water Street wreck”).

Its excavation for the New York City Landmarks

Preservation Commission in 1982 showed that the ship

was a mid-18th-century British frigate—in fact, the only

known British trading vessel from that era ever to be

salvaged in North America. With three masts, about 100

feet long and 25 feet wide and at least 200 tons, this ship

was probably built in Virginia or the Carolinas between

1710 and 1720 and used in the tobacco trade between the

Chesapeake and England in the early 1700s before being

buried in Manhattan for reasons unknown around 1750.

Only the bow of the ship was preserved and can now be

seen at the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, Virginia.

For more information, we recommend this website: http://

ina.tamu.edu/waterstreet/waterstreet.htm

Geldermalsen (“Nanking Cargo”), sunk in 1752 in the

South China Sea

The Geldermalsen was a Dutch East India

Company ship returning to Amsterdam with a cargo of

over 160,000 porcelains and 145 gold ingots (in addition to

tea and textiles) when she hit a reef and sank on January 3,

1752. In 1985 the wreck was found by Michael Hatcher,

and the salvaged material was sold at auction by Christie’s

Amsterdam in 1986 as the famous “Nanking Cargo.”

Nuestra Señora del Rosario, sunk in 1753 off

Montevideo, Uruguay

The Rosario was reportedly carrying over 800,000

pesos of treasure on her way to Buenos Aires when she

sank close to shore at the mouth of the Río de la Plata on

June 30, 1753. All hands were saved, but the fate of the

cargo is unknown. Recent finds of utilitarian items like

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spoons and buckles have trickled onto the market, but no

high-value treasure so far.

Dodington, sunk in 1755 off Port Elizabeth, South

Africa (also “Clive of India treasure”)

This shipwreck presents an amazing tale of

survival and buried treasure, with a modern twist!

Following the customary East India route, the Dodington

outpaced her consorts and therefore was alone when her

pilot followed an erroneous chart too closely and in the

middle of the night she suddenly struck rocks and sank off

present-day Bird Island off the east coast of South Africa.

Of 270 people on board, 23 made it to the island, where

they subsisted mostly on seagull eggs for over seven

months while the ship’s carpenter crafted a rescue vessel.

Meanwhile, at least a couple of the 10 chests of silver

coins and the one chest of wrought silver on board the ship

were recovered and buried, and the fate of each of those

chests is not thoroughly known. There was also a chest of

gold coins on behalf of the English military hero Lord

Clive—more about that later. The survivors set off for

Delagoa (Mozambique) and left behind an island that later

became known for treasure-hunters and ghost stories.

In the summer of 1977 the wreck of the Dodington

was discovered by South African divers, who proceeded to

bring up cannon and coins…but no gold. In the early to

mid-1990s the wreck was revisited by another set of divers

and yielded more silver coins and a smattering of gold, but

nowhere near the 653+ oz. recorded to be in the chest

when it was loaded onto the Dodington in 1755. What is

believed to be the actual Clive’s gold (by composition and

total weight) was supposedly recovered a few years later in

a different area entirely, reportedly in the wreckage of a

pirate ship somewhat further along the East India route.

Nobody knows why Clive’s chest of gold was not on the

Dodington site—either it was found by the survivors and

buried on Bird Island to be picked up or absconded with

later, or it was salvaged and taken away later in the 18th

century. Because the link could not be proven entirely, and

due to a protracted legal battle with the government of

South Africa, this last group of gold coins was sold at

auction in 2000 as simply the “Clive of India Treasure.”

The composition of the silver-coin finds from the

Dodington was mostly Mexican “pillar dollars” but with a

good amount of Potosí and Lima cobs (predominantly

smaller denominations) as well, mostly sea-worn and at

least moderately corroded, sold through dealers and

smaller auctions in the U.S. and Australia. The gold was all

Portuguese/Brazilian.

Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia, Canada

In an expedition against the French fortress at

Louisbourg, the Tilbury was one of four ships (in a fleet of

twenty) that were carrying a total of 34 chests of silver

coins when the fleet encountered a hurricane off the

southeast coast of Cape Breton. The Tilbury and one of the

non-coin-bearing ships, the smaller sloop Ferret, sank in

the middle of the night on September 25, 1757. Two

hundred eighty of the 400 men on board the Tilbury

survived to become French prisoners; the other ship and its

crew were lost without a trace.

Famous diver and author Alex Storm (with Adrian

Richards) located the bow section of the Tilbury in 1969

on a stretch of coastline known, appropriately enough, as

“Tilbury Rocks,” where until the 1980s there was even a

cannon from the wreck lying on shore for all to see. In

1986 divers Pierre LeClerc and Gilles Brisebois found

what is believed to be the midsection of the ship farther

offshore, and these divers recovered several hundred coins,

many of which were auctioned in 1989. Most of the coins

were silver pillar dollars, but there were also several silver

cobs and even at least one gold cob among the finds. The

missing stern section of the ship, where the bulk of the

treasure was stored, is still to be found.

Tounant, sunk in 1779 off Haiti

Not much is known about this French ship except

that she had fought for the United States in the

Revolutionary War. She was not carrying treasure; most of

the finds by wildcat divers over the years have been

utilitarian items.

HMS Bounty, scuttled by mutineers in 1790 off Pitcairn

Island

Perhaps no greater tale of mutiny at sea is more

famous than that of the HMS Bounty in 1789. With a crew

of 45 men she set sail in 1787, under Captain William

Bligh, bound for Tahiti to collect breadfruit plants for

planting in the West Indies as inexpensive sustenance for

slaves. On the way back home in 1789, mutineers led by

Fletcher Christian seized the Bounty and turned the ship

back to the paradise they had just left in Tahiti (where, in

fact, Christian had already been married to a native named

Maimiti). Captain Bligh and 18 crewmembers were set

adrift in an open boat but miraculously made it to

civilization on Timor, a distance of over 3600 miles. After

reaching Tahiti, the mutineers absconded with 18 natives

(6 men and 12 women) and took the ship to the isolated

Pitcairn Island, where their descendants still live today. On

January 23, 1790, the Bounty was stripped, burned and

sunk there in 3 meters of water in what became known as

Bounty Bay. The remains of the Bounty were found and

salvaged in 1957 by Luis Marden, who later counseled

Marlon Brando for his role as Fletcher Christian in the

1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty. (Marden was also known

to have worn cufflinks made from brass nails—just like the

one in this auction!—that he had recovered from the

Bounty.) The Bounty was also salvaged by an Australian

group in 1998.

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Piedmont (“Lyme Bay wreck”), sunk in 1795 in Lyme

Bay, south of England

One of a huge fleet of 300 ships on their way

to the West Indies to suppress a French uprising, the

Piedmont was forced into Lyme Bay during a hurricane on

November 18, 1795, that scattered and sank the ships of

the fleet all along the Dorset coast. The Piedmont and five

other ships (Aeolus, Catherine, Golden Grove, Thomas and

Venus) broke apart on Chesil Beach and came to be known

collectively as the “Lyme Bay wrecks.” About 1,000 men

lost their lives in the disaster, including well over a

hundred from the Piedmont alone.

In the early 1980s the wrecks were salvaged by

divers Selwyn Williams and Les and Julia C. Kent, who

discovered many silver cobs of the late 1600s on the

wrecksite of the Piedmont. It is presumed that the coins

had been captured or recovered from a 17th-century wreck

and stored in the vaults of the Bank of England for about a

century before being transported and subsequently lost

again. These coins are usually recognizable by their

uniformly dark-gray coloration, a bit sea-worn but not

overly corroded. A significant group of extremely rare

Colombian silver cobs from the Piedmont (but not

identified as such) was offered at auction in 1995.

HMS Lutine , sunk in 1799 off Terschelling Island, the

Netherlands

Sunk in a heavy gale on October 9, 1799, the

British Royal Navy frigate Lutine was taking a cargo of

some £1,200,000 in gold and silver ingots to the continent

to provide German banks with funds to prevent a stock

market crash, which indeed occurred due to the loss. Only

one person survived the wreck. Immediate salvage

attempts (up to 1804) were thwarted by silt, which covered

the wreck right away. Lloyd’s of London, which insured

the cargo, authorized salvage attempts throughout the

1800s, with limited success. The most famous item to be

recovered (in 1858) was the ship’s bell, which was

mounted in the Lloyd’s offices and traditionally rung once

(up till 1979) when a ship went missing and twice (up till

1989) when the missing ship had arrived. (The ringing of

the bell ensured that all the brokers and underwriters were

notified at the same time.) Most of the cargo remains on

the wreck to this day.

Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador

This wreck, salvaged periodically in the late 20th

century, typically yielded portrait (bust) 8 reales from

Lima, Peru, but more recent work in 2001 brought up a

handful of small silver cobs of the mid- to late 1700s

mostly from the Potosí mint. These were probably from a

small, private purse and not part of the more than 2 million

pesos of registered silver and gold cargo aboard the

Leocadia when she departed Paita, Peru, bound for

Panama in a convoy of merchant vessels. On November

16, 1800, the Leocadia struck a shoal and broke apart 100

yards from the beach at Punta Santa Elena, with a loss of

over 140 lives in the disaster. Within the next year the

Spanish salvaged about 90% of the registered treasure,

leaving more than 200,000 pesos (not to mention the

expected contraband) behind to tempt divers in our time.

Judging from the paucity of coins from this ship on the

open market, it is reasonable to assume that many more are

still to be found.

S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 in deep water off

North Carolina

Sunk in a hurricane on September 12, 1857, the

mail steamer Central America took with her over 400 lives

and over three tons of gold. The wreck lay undisturbed

until 1986, when Tommy Thompson and his Columbus-

America Discovery Group located the ship in 8500 feet of

water. After ten years of legal struggles, the salvagers were

awarded about 92% of the treasure, with most of the rest

going to insurance companies who had paid the claim

when the ship sank. Widely touted as the greatest treasure

ever found, the gold from the Central America has been

very heavily promoted and cleverly marketed.

Egypt, sunk in 1922 off Ushant, France

In May of 1922, the Egypt encountered thick fog

off the northwest coast of France and was accidentally

rammed by another ship, the French cargo steamer Seine,

sinking the British ship within twenty minutes. The Egypt

was carrying some 15 tons of silver and gold bullion in

addition to British gold sovereigns totaling £1,054,000

(1922 values). Nothing was salvaged until the early 1930s,

when an Italian company recovered an estimated 95% of

the treasure from the ship’s depth of 420 feet, an amazing

success for its time.

“Manila Bay treasure,” dumped in Manila Bay, the

Philippines, in 1942

Under siege from the Japanese, the U.S.-run

government of the Philippines retreated to the fort of

Corregidor in 1942 with the entire treasury of some $3

million in U.S. currency, $28 million in Philippine

currency and over five tons of gold. All of the gold and

some of the silver was loaded as ballast onto the submarine

U.S.S. Trout and eventually made it to the U.S., but some

350 tons of silver pesos had to be dumped into the Bay, the

exact location recorded and sent by radio to the U.S. The

advancing Japanese did manage to recover about 2 million

pesos, but the rest was recovered by the U.S. 7th Fleet Ship

Salvage Group.

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GOLD COBS

coin and bezel and chain all look good as new. The coin is at

least XF and is probably undamaged, due to the

conscientiousness of the jewelers. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate:

$4,500 - $6,000

3. 4 escudos, (171)3(J). S-M30, KM-55.1, 13.5 grams. Scarce with

full final digit of date (confirmed by style of cross), struck so off-

center as to show a complete crown (interesting to see the detail),

yet with a full cross, crude edge, XF for wear. From the 1715

Fleet. Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000

SEVILLE, SPAIN

4. 8 escudos, Charles II, assayer not visible. CT-Type 8, KM-

168.2, 26.9 grams. Typically very rugged on a big, broad flan, with

nearly full but very off-center shield and about 75% cross and

tressure, clear CA- of king’s name (much scarcer than Philip IV),

non-salvage VF (plagued with flat spots) despite the

misinformation on the accompanying certificate. With 1998 Art of

Money photo-certificate that calls it Philip IV and from an “un-named

wreck off Cuba.” Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000

5. 4 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic P. CT-11, Fr-158 13.5

grams. Typically broad, round coin with lots of detail, including a

full mintmark and assayer to left and denomination o-IIII to

right, much legend, full cross and tressure and shield and crown,

XF with minor flat spots. With (1990s) Sea Treasures photo-

certificate. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000

MEXICO

1. 8 escudos, 1715J. S-M30, KM-57.2, 26.6 grams. Choice

specimen with 100% full date (haven’t seen any like that in a

long time!) and oMJ, nearly full shield and crown, great full

cross and tressure, no legend at all, a bit “sandwashed”

(underwater wear) but with XF details. From the 1715 Fleet, with

(Mrs.) Arthur McKee certificate from June 7, 1988. Estimate: $7,000

- $9,000

2. 4 escudos, Philip V, date and assayer not visible (1712J),

mounted in an elegant 18K gold necklace bezel with 14

diamonds, with 26½”-long 18K gold chain. S-M30, KM-55.1,

25.7 grams (coin and bezel), 28.0 grams (chain). At first glance one

might think the coin chosen for this jewel could have been more

impressive, but then consider the fact that the full shield and full

cross are on almost perfectly aligned axes, making the coin

somewhat “reversible” (although the diamonds are on only one

side, and the cross side shows a double-bezel around the contour

to hold the coin in place). Smith’s International of Cayman, who

are renowned for their use of high-end materials and a talented

eye for aesthetics, crafted this whole piece in the 1980s, but the

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6. 2 escudos, 1595, assayer not visible. CT-71, Fr-169, 6.7 grams.

Curious type with 100% full date vertically to right of full shield

below most of crown, nice full cross and tressure on reverse, no

legend, well-centered XF. Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

7. 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer B, (OM)NIV(M) variety. CT-

54, Fr-169, 6.7 grams. Bold mintmark-assayer S-B to left of about

75% shield with bold -NIV- in legend at about 9 o’clock

(confirming the variety, which was the aging and increasingly

delusional Philip II’s way of saying he was king of the whole

world!), nearly full but off-center cross, XF+ with much

peripheral flatness. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

8. 2 escudos, Philip III, 1615D. CT-25a, KM-unlisted, 6.7 grams.

Rare assayer for date (unlisted in KM and higher relative value

in CT), manifest fully and boldly under a bold mintmark S to left

of a nearly full shield under a full crown, with full denomination

•II• to right, full cross and tressure with clear 1615 date above,

nice XF+ with sediment on fields. Estimate: $1,400 - $1,700

9. 2 escudos, 161?G. CT-Type 15, KM-unlisted 6.8 grams. Full •G•

assayer to left of a full shield, full cross, clear bottom half of 161

of date, broad flan but flat peripheries, VF with sediment on

fields. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

10. 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic P to left. CT-

Type 25, Fr-153, 3.4 grams. Typically thin and very crisply detailed

all over, and quite high grade (AU+), with full and beautiful

shield and cross, the cross side a little too shiny (probably

polished from jewelry mounting). Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

OTHER GOLD COINS

BRAZIL

11. Rio, 6400 reis, José I, 1753. KM-172.2, Fr-65, 14.3 grams.

Very choice specimen, matte Mint State, utterly perfect all over

(just a small spot of original brown crud near edge), in fact hand-

chosen by us from the original sale and off the market since then.From the “Clive of India treasure,” with original Spink/Sedwick

auction certificate from September 28, 2000. Estimate: $1,200 -

$1,500

12. Rio, 6400 reis, José I, 1755. KM-172.2, Fr-65, 14.1 grams.

Lightly polished VF+ with hint of toning, just a competent

specimen of an increasingly difficult type to find. Estimate:

$600 - $750

GREAT BRITAIN

13. London, England, sovereign, George V, 1913. Sp-3996,

KM-820, 8.0 grams. Typical UNC with a minimum of contact

marks, the well-preserved box and certificate being the more

impressive part of the package. From the Egypt (1922), with custom

leather box and enclosed small certificate dated 30th June, 1932, hand-

signed by the Chairman of Lloyd’s of London. Estimate: $350 -

$500

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NETHERLANDS

14. Overijssel, ducat, Philip II (1590-93). Fr-262, 3.3 grams.

Among the many egotistical measures adopted in Philip II’s later

years was the striking of ducats like these in the Spanish-

controlled territories of the Netherlands, with facing, crowned

portraits of Ferdinand and Isabel, just like the heralded excelente

coin of a century prior but with Philip’s name in the legend, and

this one is a decent example, with well-detailed portraits and

crowned shield, much legend, lightly polished AU from former

mounting. Estimate: $400 - $600

15. Utrecht, ducat, 1729. KM-7, Fr-285, 3.4 grams. Typically

lustrous but obviously hand-struck Mint State, full detail on

knight’s head. From the Vliegenthart (1735), with NGC photo-

certificate (Terner collection). Estimate: $700 - $900

16. Utrecht, ducat, 1729. KM-7, Fr-285, 3.3 grams. As above

(Mint State) but slightly more even strike (especially the legends)

yet cruder edge. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $700 -

$900

SHIPWRECK INGOTS

“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand Bahama Island

17. Silver disc #M-159. 16.88 pounds (avoirdupois), roughly 10½” in diameter and 1½” thick in center. This huge “torta” (Spanish for

round cake, related to the word for “turtle,” which is exactly what it looks like) is one of the most impressive of all the “tumbaga”

finds, both for its markings (fineness IVCLXX [1970/2400], serial #RC, and assayer B~Vo, as well as two nearly full but faint

circular tax seals) and for the fact that over half the (relatively flat) topside shows partially melted drips that contain lots of air

pockets, in which you can almost imagine the remnants of the native artifacts that composed these ingots! It is also impressively

large, with beautiful satin-silver surfaces. The assayer-mark, which consists of a B and V with a tilde (~) above the B and an o above

the V, was originally believed to stand for Bernardino Vasquez, one of Cortez’ compatriots in the conquest of Mexico, but as it turns

out, that man was never an assayer! We kept this bar personally from the original find, so it has never been for sale until now. With

Sedwick photo-certificate from the 1990s. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

18. Complete, coral-encrusted “finger” bar #39. 1110 grams About 10¼” long, 1" wide, and ¾” thick. Nothing says treasure like a big,

long “finger” bar of gold! We have offered many cut bars in the past, but this is one of the few complete ones available. Stamped

clearly with fineness XVII (17K) five times (so it could be cut down into five pieces if needed) and loaded with beautiful white coral,

which is actually unusual for most shipwreck gold ingots, with a nice butter-yellow color on all the exposed parts, round at both ends

(as made), this is surely a premium item that would make a great centerpiece for any serious shipwreck collection. With Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $35,000 - $40,000

19. Large cut bar #40. 7592 grams, rectangular, approx. 7¾” x 5" x 1-3/8". Unlike most silver ingots from this wreck, which are thin and

round “splashes,” this piece is a solid, molded bar—or at least half of one anyway, as one end of it shows a relatively clean cut

(chiseled down about halfway and then broken from there), probably parceled for different accounts as was done with so many of the

ingots from this wreck (both gold and silver). In effect, it has the look of a slightly more modern ingot (like the big bars from the

Atocha and Maravillas, for example), with a large inscribed cipher “P(?)” (owner/shipper’s mark?) visible on the top despite harsh

corrosion and cleaning, although a more likely scenario is that it is an old “tumbaga” bar cut down and reused. The fineness is

unknown, but the bar is quite dense for its size—over 16 pounds of silver! With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $4,500 - $5,500

20. Half-cut round “splash” #C. 1430 grams, about 3½” radius and 5/8" thick in center. This is more typical of the silver ingots from this

wreck: Round and crudely manufactured by “splashing” molten silver onto the bare ground. What’s neat about this particular “splash”

is that it appears to have been poured twice, as the bottom shows a thinner, smaller-diameter “pancake” of silver attached to the main

ingot above it. It was also cut in half, which is typical, with this half showing a fineness marking of IIU CCC L x (2360/2400 = 98.3%

fine) in boxes on the topside. It is also typically corroded and cleaned, with lots of gray and gold color mixed in, and a small part of

the round edge shows some stress from bending, the opposite (straight) side chiseled about halfway down and then broken from there.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $1,250 - $1,750

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SHIPWRECK SILVER COINS

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the

northern Caribbean

(all Mexico, Charles-Joanna)

“Early Series” (no waves under pillars, 1536-1542)

21. 4 reales, assayer R (Rincón) below pillars. S-M1, KM-16,

13.3 grams. Choice specimen of a rare and popular type (the first

coinage of the New World), dark AXF but with virtually no

corrosion, nearly full legends (with curiously backwards N’s),

perfect inner details (especially the shield), broad and round

planchet, just a few flat areas that exclude it from the best (and

most expensive) examples. With Sedwick certificate. Estimate:

$2,000 - $2,500

22. 4 reales, assayer P to right. S-M4, KM-17, 13.5 grams. Clear

mintmark oMo to left and assayer oPo to right of full shield,

choice full pillars on the other side, full legends, well-centered

strike on a nice round planchet, dark XF+ with a hint of

corrosion (could be cleaned), very scarce. With Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

23. 4 reales, assayer P to right. S-M4, KM-17, 12.6 grams.

Choice full shield with oMo to left and oPo to right, also good

crown and legends, with contrasting toning against AU details,

but pillars side somewhat pitted from corrosion, very scarce.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

24. 4 reales, assayer G below pillars. S-M2, KM-17, 13.4 grams.

A technically perfect specimen of a very scarce issue: no

doubling or corrosion, well centered on a very broad flan with

full legends and inner details, high grade (AU), richly toned

(dark) all over—what more could you ask for? With Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

25. 2 reales, assayer Gothic R (Rincón) below pillars. S-M1,

KM-10, 6.5 grams. A choice, broad-flan specimen of the earliest

type with Gothic lettering (rare), with bold full shield and

pillars, full legends, bold XF+, silvery from cleaning but no

corrosion. With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $750 - $1,000

26. 2 reales, assayer P to right. S-M4, KM-11, 6.6 grams. Broad

flan with bold legends (slightly off-center strike) and perfect

inner details (including oMo mintmark to left and oPo assayer to

right of shield), darkly toned, no corrosion, AU, very scarce.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $500 - $700

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27. 2 reales, assayer P to right. S-M4, KM-11, 6.5 grams. Full

and choice shield and crown and pillars, most of legend, oMo to

left and oPo to right, very minor corrosion around edge, silvery

from cleaning, AU for wear, very scarce. With Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $400 - $600

28. 2 reales, assayer G below pillars. S-M2, KM-11 (unlisted but

pictured), 6.7 grams. Broad planchet with nearly full legends, full

inner details and crown, no corrosion but some minor flatness

(otherwise XF), slightly silvery from cleaning, very scarce. With

Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $500 - $700

“Late Series” (with waves under pillars, 1542-1571)

29. 4 reales, assayer A to right. S-M6, KM-18, 13.7 grams. Very

broad planchet with full legends (the metal even extending

beyond the legends in some places), weak assayer A (scarce) but

full mintmark M, nice full pillars but with doubling in the

legends, good full crown and shield, dark but no corrosion, XF+.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $500 - $700

30. 4 reales, assayer R to left. S-M7, KM-18, 13.3 grams. Rare

with bold full assayer and mintmark, nearly full legends with full

CAROLVS, perfect inner details and crown, dark XF with barest

hint of corrosion around edge. With Sedwick certificate. Estimate:

$750 - $1,000

31. 2 reales, upside-down assayer G to right. S-M5a, KM-

unlisted (cf. 12), 6.9 grams. Very rare and curious error with

assayer G punched into the die upside-down, and a pretty decent

specimen too, with full legends on a broad flan, full inner details

except for some flatness, XF for wear, dark but no corrosion.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $400 - $600

32. 2 reales, assayer G to left. S-M5a, KM-12, 6.5 grams. Scarce

issue with assayer G to left and mintmark oM (not just M) to

right, choice (well-detailed) full shield and crown, bold but

lightly encrusted pillars, much legend, XF with light corrosion.

With Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $350 - $500

33. 2 reales, assayer A to right. S-M6, KM-12, 6.8 grams. Rare

(in this denomination) with assayer A to right and mintmark M to

left, broad flan with full legends and crown and inner details (no

flatness), dark (uncleaned) XF, a rather nice example. With

Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $350 - $500

34. 2 reales, assayer A to right. S-M6, KM-12, 6.8 grams. Rare

(as above), particularly boldly struck in the centers but not as

much legend (not as broad) as above, also not dark (still XF),

with just a hint of corrosion. With Sedwick certificate. Estimate:

$350 - $500

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1554 Fleet, sunk off Padre Island, Texas

35. Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer

L to right. S-M9, KM-18, 9.6 grams. Broad planchet with clear

mintmark M to left, assayer L to right of full shield, full pillars

on other side, much legend and well centered but with moderate

corrosion all over (typical for this wreck) yet with the usual rusty

encrustation cleaned off. Estimate: $250 - $350

Unidentified wreck off Ecuador, late 1500s?

36. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la

Torre. S-L4, KM-14, 24.3 grams. We certainly wish Lou could

have been more specific about the origin of this coin, especially

in light of the much-anticipated 1612 wreck in the same general

area, but Lou was adamant this was something different. The

coin is just what you would expect: Very well detailed, with nice

full shield and cross (the latter doubled), *-8 to left and P-oD to

right, much legend, full crown, round and well centered, but

silvery from cleaning and with light pitting all over. From the

Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $350 - $500

San Martín, sunk in 1618 off Vero Beach,

Florida

37. Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1611F. S-M17, KM-44.3, 17.1 grams.

Very rare with full 1611 date and oMF, decent shield and cross

despite light to moderate corrosion. From the Louis Ullian

collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $600 - $750

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West,

Florida

Mexico cobs

38. 2 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible. 4.4 grams.

Grade 1 with particularly nice, full shield, good full cross, broad

planchet, light corrosion around edge, more toned than usual,

popular for jewelry. With Fisher certificate #189965 Estimate:

$600 - $750

Potosí, Bolivia cobs

39. 8 reales, Philip II or III, assayer B (5th period). S-P14 or

14a, KM-5.1 or 10, 21.1 grams. Grade 2, with nearly full and well-

detailed shield and crown (typical of this early type), most of

cross, part of edge missing from corrosion and some flatness.

With Fisher insert-card #174064 (certificate missing but replaceable).

Estimate: $200 - $350

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40. 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17, KM-10 26.9 grams.

Grade 1, with good full cross and shield, both well centered on a

roundish flan, some flat spots but no corrosion. With Fisher insert-

card #219823 (certificate missing but replaceable). Estimate: $250 -

$350

41. 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17, KM-10 15.5 grams.

Grade 3, with bold assayer Q to left of nice full shield, full cross

too, but both sides moderately to heavily corroded, unusually

darkly toned. With Fisher certificate #82-172. Estimate: $225 -

$375

42. 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M. S-P18 or 19, KM-10 20.5

grams. Grade 1, full shield and cross, light surface corrosion and

tangential piece of edge missing (more like Grade-2 quality).

With Fisher certificate #194239 Estimate: $400 - $600

43. 8 reales, 1619?T. S-P21, KM-10 22.7 grams. Grade 2, broad

planchet with full shield, full but rather flat cross, light corrosion

all over but nothing deep, clear 6 of date and just barely enough

of the other digits to warrant an educated guess. With Fisher

certificate #155431 Estimate: $350 - $500

44. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T, lions and castles

transposed in upper half of shield and quadrants of cross. S-

P21, KM-10, 25.1 grams. Grade 1, small, thick planchet with good

full shield and cross, both displaying typical transpositions

(although the reversed shield is scarce) that exemplified the

incompetence (some say dyslexia) at the mint in this period of

rapid conversion of ingots into coins. With Fisher certificate

#116256 Estimate: $400 - $600

45. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T. S-P21, KM-10 26.8

grams. Grade 1, no corrosion, nice full shield with bold assayer T,

good and full but off-center cross (also slightly doubled), nice

thick flan (practically full weight!). With Fisher certificate #190253

Estimate: $500 - $700

46. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T, backwards mintmark

“q”. S-P21, KM-10, 25.5 grams. Grade 2, but really Grade-1

quality with minimal corrosion, full shield and cross, bold

backwards mintmark (another typical transposition for this era)

and assayer, uneven thickness. With Fisher certificate #219599

Estimate: $300 - $450

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47. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T. S-P21, KM-10 9.0 grams.

Grade 3, very thin and corroded (arguably Grade-4 quality) but

with clear full shield, fairly clear assayer. With Fisher certificate

#82-658 Estimate: $150 - $250

48. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible. 13.0 grams.

Grade 3, good full shield and cross-lions-castles, crude shape

due to heavy corrosion. With Fisher certificate #87A-138371

Estimate: $175 - $275

49. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible. 13.3 grams.

Grade 3, bold full shield, full cross, thin and heavily corroded

but decent detail. With Fisher certificate #135951 Estimate: $175 -

$275

50. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible. 13.2 grams.

Grade 3, nearly full shield and crown and cross despite heavy

corrosion and tangential piece of edge missing (more like Grade-

4 quality). With Fisher certificate #136482 Estimate: $175 - $275

51. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, quadrants of

cross transposed. 22.7 grams. Grade 3, thick and solid coin with

full and uncorroded cross (a bit flat, however), the shield side

heavily pitted from corrosion. With Fisher certificate #190443

Estimate: $175 - $275

52. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, lions and

castles transposed in upper half of shield. 17.6 grams. Grade 4,

despite the heavy corrosion the shield is nearly full and shows

the scarce transposition error clearly, cross side rather flat and

corroded. With Fisher certificate #193137 Estimate: $150 - $250

53. 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible. 15.9 grams.

Grade 4, full but off-center shield, decent full cross despite

heavy corrosion, actually a bit nicer than most Grade 4’s. With

Fisher certificate #136982 Estimate: $100 - $175

54. 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Rincón. S-P1, KM-3.2, 6.5 grams.

Rare first coinage of the mint, with full and bold assayer R to

left of a full shield, nice full cross-lions-castles on other side,

very little corrosion (just around edge) but worn from 50 years of

circulation before its shipwreck fate. With Fisher certificate

#132743 Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

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55. 2 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T. S-P21, KM-8 6.0 grams.

Grade 2, chunky and out-of-round, with nearly full shield and

cross, minor corrosion but flat spot on both sides, overly

polished like all of the more modern recoveries (1990s and

later). With Fisher certificate #10376 Estimate: $400 - $600

Bogotá, Colombia

56. 4 reales, S-(A) (1622). S-B1, KM-2.1, 13.4 grams. Extremely

rare first issue with bold mintmark S to left of about 75% shield

below full crown (both very well detailed), king’s ordinal IIII in

legend (which is important, as it proves the die was not engraved

in Spain in 1621 or before), big flat area to right of shield where

the assayer A would be, most of cross with practically pristine

(Mint State) surfaces (no corrosion), the shield side with just a

hint of corrosion, clearly one of the best examples out there and

by all rights a coin that should have been included in the famous

Research Collection. With Fisher certificate #236040, and Plate

Coin in the 4th edition of The Practical Book of Cobs (2007)

Estimate: $3,500 - $4,750

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key

West, Florida

57. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 8 reales, RN-A (1622). S-C2,

KM-3.2, 10.8 grams. Very rare first issue with clear mintmark RN

to left and full assayer A to right of about 75% shield, nearly full

cross, but all worn and thin from corrosion, attributed to

Cartagena and not Bogotá by virtue of the pomegranate in the

middle (as opposed to the bottom) of the shield (hard to see).

With Fisher certificate #11262 Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

(all Mexican cobs)

58. 8 reales, (16)34P/D, with canvas impression. S-M19, KM-

unlisted (cf. 45), 24.9 grams. Full 4 of date (very rare, missing in

Calbetó) and bold oMP with very clear over-assayer, and among

many coins from this wreck that, for whatever reason, show a

grid pattern from the fusion of canvas onto the surface of the

coin (only on the cross side on this example), no corrosion but

lots of flatness, valuable old pedigree. Pedigreed to the Henry

Christensen sale of May 14, 1982 (the only major auction of

Concepción material ever to take place), with original lot envelope

#24. Estimate: $400 - $600

59. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, with mineralized canvas

attached. S-M19, KM-45, 22.9 grams. Taking a step further from

the last lot, this coin shows the actual canvas still attached to the

cross side, held into place with green, white, and black

encrustation, the coin itself an even brown with no surface

corrosion but bits of the edge missing, full shield with oMP to

left and denomination 8 to right. With original insert-card (filled out

by Frank Sedwick) and certificate. Estimate: $250 - $375

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60. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19, KM-45 26.4 grams. Big,

thick flan with full shield and cross, no corrosion but lots of

peripheral flatness and uneven thickness (very typical), lightly

toned. With Blanchard leatherette wallet-certificate. Estimate: $100

- $150

61. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19, KM-45 26.6 grams.

Broad, roundish planchet with full oMP and cross, most of

shield, no corrosion but the usual flatness and unevenness, well

centered. With ANACS photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy,

Ecuador

(all Potosí, Bolivia, cobs)

Shield-type (through 1652)

62. 8 reales, 1649Z, crown-alone countermark on shield. S-

P34 (c/m 1), KM-19b (c/m C19.1), 16.3 grams. Very bold details all

over (full shield and crown and cross and P-Z and 8 and—best of

all—four-digit date 1649, rare thus) despite moderate corrosion

(thin planchet) and edge-crack, the countermark especially bold

and full. Estimate: $350 - $500

63. 8 reales, 1650O, with crowned-L countermark on cross. S-

P35 (c/m 2), KM-19b (c/m C19.2), 22.4 grams. Very broad planchet,

double-struck shield with P-O relocated horizontally toward the

bottom, full 4-digit date (scarce) and full and crisp countermark,

minor corrosion only but some flat spots and an edge-crack.

From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $450

- $650

64. 8 reales, (1)651O, with crowned-”phi” countermark on

cross. S-P35 (c/m 10 variant), KM-19b (c/m unlisted for this date),

27.2 grams. Extremely rare countermark that was originally

thought to be a script P (Calbetó’s Type L) but on this full

example it is clearly more like the Greek letter “phi,” a flattened

O with a central vertical slash. The whole coin in fact is pretty

nice, with full shield and cross, two assayers (on either side of

shield), lots of legend (including date and king’s name), 100%

corrosion-free but some flatness, nice contrasting toning on

fields. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

65. 8 reales, (1)651E/O, with crowned-•F• countermark on

shield. S-P36 (c/m 3), KM-19b (c/m C19.3), 13.7 grams. Full

countermark, bold over-assayer, and full 51 of date, also full

cross and shield, but the whole coin rather worn and thin from

corrosion. With Atlantic Treasure Coins photo-certificate. Estimate:

$275 - $350

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66. 8 reales, (16)52E, with crowned-•F• countermark on

shield. S-P36 (c/m 3), KM-19b (c/m C19.3), 20.6 grams. Very rare

final date of the shield-types, with full and clear 2 of date, nice

full shield with 60% countermark, good full cross, lots of bold

legend, a little thin and worn from corrosion but with nicely

contrasting toning. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck

coins. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

1652 transitional

67. 8 reales, (1652)E, Type IV. S-P37, KM-A20.4 18.7 grams.

Bold full pillars with clear F-8-IIII and E-8-E and full crown, full

shield (slightly doubled) and crown with (A)-P-8 to left and O-E-

(52) to right, full king’s ordinal IIII in legend, worn down but

only light corrosion, nice toning, scarce. With Atlantic Treasure

Coins photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

68. 8 reales, 1652E, Type IV. S-P37, KM-A20.4, 27.3 grams. Very

solid coin (full weight) with no corrosion, nice full central detail,

most of king’s name and ordinal in legend, very minor doubling

and flatness, spots of toning, scarce. From the Louis Ullian

collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

69. 8 reales, 1(6)52E, Type IV. S-P37, KM-A20.4, 23.8 grams.

Nice central detail like on the last lot (especially bold pillars) but

with a hint of corrosion all around (high grade otherwise) and

evenly toned, 2 dates, 2 full crowns, well centered, scarce. From

the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $800 -

$1,200

70. 8 reales, (16)5(2)E, Type uncertain (II through V). S-P37,

25.3 grams. Solid coin but doubled and corroded to the point that

the exact Type cannot be determined (clear F-8-III at top and

assayer E at bottom right, bold AP to left of shield), nicely toned,

scarce. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins.

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Pillars-and-waves (1652 forward)

71. 8 reales, 1652E. S-P37a, KM-21, 25.1 grams. Also known as

transitional Type VIII, with choice full cross and pillars-and-

waves, 3 mintmarks, 2½ dates and assayers, full 1-PH-6 above

pillars, full king’s ordinal IIII, high grade (XF or better) with just

a hint of corrosion. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck

coins. Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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72. 8 reales, 1653E. S-P37a, KM-21, 25.3 grams. Excellent

specimen with 3 full dates, full (P)HILIPPVS IIII, •PH• at top,

full but slightly doubled cross and pillars, no surface corrosion

but small piece of edge missing, expertly cleaned and re-toned

with good contrast. From the collection of Florida conservator Doug

Armstrong, with certificate Estimate: $300 - $400

73. 8 reales, 1653E. S-P37a, KM-21, 17.9 grams. Full cross, bold

waves and one full pillar, bold PH at top, 3 partial dates, king’s

ordinal IIII, but evenly worn and thin from corrosion. With

Atlantic Treasure Coins photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

74. 8 reales, 1653E. S-P37a, KM-21, 16.7 grams. Bold pillars-and-

waves, nearly full but slightly doubled and off-center cross, 2 full

crowns, evenly worn and thin from corrosion. With original

Subamerica Discoveries certificate Estimate: $100 - $150

75. 8 reales, 1654E. S-P37a, KM-21, 25.7 grams. Solid coin (no

corrosion) with full cross and waves, one full pillar, bold •PH• at

top, 3 dates, 2½ assayers, king’s ordinal IIII, some flatness but

otherwise quite nice. With original Subamerica Discoveries

certificate Estimate: $175 - $225

76. 4 reales, 1654E. S-P37a, KM-18, 13.7 grams. 100% corrosion-

free coin with full and well-centered cross and pillars-and-waves,

3 dates, 2 mintmarks, some flat spots but with nicely contrasting

toning. Estimate: $250 - $325

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama

Island

(all cobs)

Potosí, Bolivia

Shield-type (through 1652)

77. 8 reales, 1650O, modern 5 in date, crowned-L

countermark on cross. S-P35 (c/m 2), KM-19b (c/m C19.2), 25.0

grams. Curious (scarce) transitional date with modern 5 (fully

visible), full countermark in middle of full cross, full crown

above full shield with bold assayer O to right, attractively toned,

with hint of corrosion around edge and typical edge-crack. From

the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $450 -

$650

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78. 8 reales, (1)•6•5•(0)O, with crowned-O countermark on

cross. S-P35 (c/m 5), KM-19b (c/m C19.4), 24.2 grams. Another

curious date-variety, this with dots between the digits (also

scarce), on a broad planchet with good full cross and shield (full

P-O to left with 5-dot ornaments), much legend, minimal

corrosion, light toning, the O in the scarce countermark full and

clear. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate:

$450 - $650

79. 8 reales, 165(0-1)O, with crowned-L countermark on

cross. S-P35 (c/m 2), KM-19b (c/m C19.2), 24.2 grams. Full shield

and cross with especially bold and full countermark, full 165 of

date (assayer to right of shield makes it post-1649), full

PHILIPPVS IIII in legend, nicely toned but lightly corroded

around edge. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins.

Estimate: $450 - $650

80. 8 reales, 1651E, with crowned-•F• countermark on shield.

S-P36 (c/m 3), KM-19b (c/m C19.3), 26.6 grams. Very broad flan

(extends beyond the legends) with full shield and crown and

cross, bold full countermark, 2 assayers, bold 165 of date, mostly

darkly toned, minimal corrosion but edge a little crude (one

split). From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate:

$450 - $650

1652 transitional

81. 8 reales, (16)52E, Type III. S-P37, KM-A20.3, 26.6 grams.

Choice obverse (full inner details, including crown), with full but

slightly doubled pillars-side details as well, much legend (full

PHILIPPVS IIII and POTOSI and EL PERV), high grade but

lightly corroded around edge, with edge-split, very scarce. From

the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $800 -

$1,200

82. 8 reales, (165)2E, Type IV. S-P37, KM-A20.4, 20.5 grams.

Nice but off-center full shield, full and well-centered pillars-and-

waves, lightly corroded but nicely toned, with edge-crack,

scarce. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins.

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Pillars-and-waves (1652 forward)

83. 8 reales, 1656E, Royal-like. S-P37a, KM-21, 27.4 grams. Lou

felt this was a Royal (round presentation issue) due to the fact

that it is nearly round and shows nearly all details, but we feel it

just misses that classification because of size (not large enough)

and evenness and an edge-split that Royals never have. It is

nevertheless exceptional for a regular issue, with all 3 dates and

mintmarks and assayers, full king’s name and ordinal, nicely

toned, no corrosion, so it should command a premium. From the

Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $1,000 -

$1,250

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86. Cartagena, 8 reales, (1655S). S-C4, KM-7.2, 27.2 grams.

Extremely rare and the finest specimen we have ever handled

(at least in terms of preservation), with no corrosion at all (full

weight), choice full shield and pillars (both well centered), bold

denomination VIII, part of mintmark C visible but not the

assayer or date, high grade (XF or better), with nicely contrasting

toning on fields. From the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins.

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

87. Cartagena, 4 reales, (1655S). S-C4, KM-10.2, 13.1 grams.

Extremely rare, and the perfect companion-piece for the above

lot because this is also the best specimen we have ever handled

and is probably the finest known (again, in terms of

preservation), as it is practically corrosion-free with full shield

(slightly doubled) and pillars, colorful toning, very solid, high

grade (XF or better) and well centered. From the Louis Ullian

collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

San Miguel el Arcángel (“Jupiter wreck”),

sunk in 1659 off Jupiter, Florida

(all cobs)

88. Lima, Peru, “Star of Lima” type, 1 real, 1659V, mintmark

LIMA. S-L5, KM-15, 2.9 grams. Very choice specimen (possibly

finest known) on a broad planchet with full star and LIMA and

1659 date, •V• to left, king’s ordinal IIII in legend (funny, he

didn’t recall authorizing that!), and full cross and tressure, no

corrosion, high grade (AU) and beautifully toned. Estimate:

$600 - $800

Colombia

Shield-type

84. Bogotá, 8 reales, Philip IV, •N•R•P• to left, reverse legend

rotated 180°. S-B4, KM-3.3, 26.1 grams. Very rare issue, and

quite exceptional as a type-coin (though regrettably without any

part of the date visible), with full mintmark-assayer, full

denomination “VIIII” (the extra I due to doubling), full shield

and especially full and bold cross-lions-castles, big flan, nicely

toned, and 100% corrosion-free. From the Louis Ullian collection of

shipwreck coins. Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000

Pillars-and-waves

85. Bogotá, 8 reales, 1653, assayer P°RA(S). S-B7, KM-unlisted

(cf. 7.1), 23.9 grams. Very rare with full 1653 date, assayer

corroded but attributable, particularly bold shield below full

crown, bold pillars, broad flan but with peripheral flatness,

corrosion only on pillars side. From the Louis Ullian collection of

shipwreck coins. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000

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Unidentified ca.-1671 wreck in Seville

Harbor, Spain

92. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1666E. S-P37a, KM-21, 25.2

grams. Interesting shape, sort of like a barrel with a diagonal

piece missing from corrosion, darkly toned, with 2 dates (the

“666” below the cross weak but certain) and assayers, full

POTOSI, king’s ordinal IIII, nearly full cross and pillars, a bit

worn but solid. With Sedwick certificate from 1999. Estimate: $100

- $150

93. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1669E. S-P37b, KM-26, 26.4

grams. Odd planchet (uneven edge, lots of flatness, oblong shape)

but no corrosion to speak of, with 2 dates (bold full 669 in

legend), 2 mintmarks, 3 partial assayers, lightly toned with minor

edge-split. With 1990s-era (Leissering) photo-certificate. Estimate:

$150 - $200

Nuestra Señora Santa María de

Quintanpalla, sunk in the late 1670s in

Seville Harbor, Spain

94. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658E. S-P37a, KM-21, 14.2

grams. Heavily corroded all over (looks just like those from the

San Miguel of 1659 off Jupiter, Florida, but the consignor swears

it comes from the wreck indicated on the certificate, which

89. Lima, Peru, “Star of Lima” type, ½ real, (1659). S-L5,

KM-unlisted, 1.5 grams. This extremely rare issue was unknown

until recently, when a specimen with the same distinctive

monogram and clear 1659 date sold at auction in Spain,

confirming the attribution of some other ½R from this wreck. On

this coin you get a perfect 100% monogram with king’s ordinal

IIII in legend, nice full cross, no corrosion, great toning and high

grade (XF or better), just no part of the date. Estimate: $600 -

$800

90. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 reales, 1657E. S-P37a, KM-21,27.0 grams.

Very choice specimen, 100% corrosion-free and full weight, with

3 full dates and mintmarks and assayers, full cross and pillars,

obviously not a Royal due to shape and evenness but still

exceptional (like lot #83 above), nicely toned, VF for wear. From

the Louis Ullian collection of shipwreck coins. Estimate: $600 -

$800

91. Bogotá, Colombia, 4 reales, 1657, assayer P°R. S-B7, KM-

10.1 8.1 grams. Extremely rare, with fairly clear date and assayer

despite moderate corrosion, nice full shield, particularly bold

pillars with distinctive tops. From the Louis Ullian collection of

shipwreck coins. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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sounds suspiciously like another unfounded attempt to name the

infamous “Seville Harbor wreck” of 1671) but with discernible

date and decent waves. With recent TREASURESEARCH certificate.

Estimate: $50 - $75

Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara

Island, Ecuador

(all Potosí, Bolivia, cobs)

95. 8 reales, 1652E transitional Type VI or VII. S-P37, KM-

A20.6 or A20.7, 7.4 grams. Very thin and corroded but with clear

upper half of pillars design and most of shield, the bottom of the

pillars doubled, partial date in legend. With ROBCAR certificate

#3459 Estimate: $150 - $200

96. 8 reales, 1652E post-transitional (Type VIII). S-P37, KM-

21, 12.9 grams. Choice reverse with full pillars-and-waves and all

inner detail, obverse corroded but still with bold date and assayer

and nearly full cross, thin planchet. With ROBCAR certificate #3457

Estimate: $150 - $200

97. 8 reales, 1652E post-transitional (Type VIII). S-P37, KM-

21, 14.5 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross, full 1-PH-6,

king’s ordinal IIII in legend, thin from corrosion, hairline edge-

split. With ROBCAR certificate #3458 Estimate: $150 - $200

98. 8 reales, 1655E. S-P37a, KM-21, 19.1 grams. Solid flan with

bold pillars and PH and date, nearly full cross, PHILIP(PVS) in

legend, light corrosion only. With ROBCAR certificate #3418

Estimate: $75 - $125

99. 8 reales, 1655E. S-P37a, KM-21, 12.6 grams. Thin from

moderate corrosion but with full cross, 3 dates and mintmarks, 2

assayers, bold pillars. With ROBCAR certificate #3431 Estimate:

$50 - $75

100. 8 reales, 1663E. S-P37a, KM-21, 22.2 grams. Nice full cross

and pillars (both slightly doubled), bold king’s ordinal IIII in

legend, 3 partial dates, 3 bold mintmarks, light corrosion only.

With ROBCAR certificate #3434 Estimate: $75 - $125

101. 8 reales, 1666E. S-P37a, KM-21, 21.7 grams. Bold 1666 date

in legend, one bold P and E, but much of the coin flat and lightly

corroded. With ROBCAR certificate #3414 Estimate: $75 - $125

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106. 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-26, 22.7 grams. Big flan with

lots of legend on pillars side, full crown above full cross,

moderately corroded, 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers. With

ROBCAR certificate #3422 Estimate: $75 - $125

107. 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-26, 19.4 grams. Bold waves,

doubled pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers, most of

king’s name and ordinal in legend, light to moderate corrosion

and flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3428 Estimate: $75 - $125

108. 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-26, 19.9 grams. Very bold

pillars-and-waves and cross, 2 dates and assayers, some

corrosion around edge. With ROBCAR certificate #3436 Estimate:

$150 - $200

109. 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-26, 24.8 grams. Two bold dates,

one great lion, good pillars, not much corrosion but some

flatness (uneven planchet). With ROBCAR certificate #3433

Estimate: $150 - $200

102. 8 reales, 1668E. S-P37b, KM-26, 20.6 grams. Bold and well-

centered pillars and cross, smallish flan with some corrosion

around edge. With ROBCAR certificate #3427 Estimate: $75 -

$125

103. 8 reales, 1672(E). S-P37b, KM-26,16.9 grams. Worn, but

with bold 672 date in legend, 2 mintmarks, good cross. With

ROBCAR certificate #3416 Estimate: $75 - $125

104. 8 reales, 1672E. S-P37b, KM-26, 16.4 grams. Bold pillars

and date, 2 assayers, part of king’s name and bold ordinal II in

legend, off-center cross, some moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR

certificate #3439 Estimate: $75 - $125

105. 8 reales, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-26, 17.5 grams. Very bold full

cross, full pillars-and-waves, 2 dates and mintmarks and

assayers, light corrosion all over. With ROBCAR certificate #3451

Estimate: $75 - $125

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110. 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-26, 17.5 grams. Two dates (bold

76 in legend), nice waves, most of cross, flatness on pillars, light

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3447 Estimate: $75 - $125

111. 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b, KM-26, 24.9 grams. Solid but

somewhat pitted, with full cross, bold PERV in legend, edge-

crack. With ROBCAR certificate #3432 Estimate: $75 - $125

112. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 17.7 grams. Particularly

bold pillars, 1½ dates and mintmarks and assayers, some

corrosion and flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3440 Estimate:

$75 - $125

113. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 21.6 grams. Bold full cross

and pillars-and-waves, light corrosion, edge-crack. With ROBCAR

certificate #3446 Estimate: $75 - $125

114. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 20.8 grams. Bold pillars,

full cross, 2 dates and mintmarks, edge-crack. With ROBCAR

certificate #3450 Estimate: $75 - $125

115. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 19.8 grams. Well-centered

strike but plagued with flatness on cross, doubling and corrosion

on pillars, and an edge-crack. With ROBCAR certificate #3452

Estimate: $75 - $125

116. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 16.0 grams. Good full cross

and pillars-and-waves, 2 dates and assayers, but corroded and

worn thin, small edge-split. With ROBCAR certificate #3453

Estimate: $75 - $125

117. 8 reales, 167?E. S-P37b, KM-26, 20.0 grams. Bold pillars and

most of cross, 3 assayers, 2 bold mintmarks despite much

flatness, some corrosion, 2 small edge-splits. With ROBCAR

certificate #3435 Estimate: $50 - $75

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118. 8 reales, 167?E. S-P37b, KM-26, 18.9 grams. Nice but

doubled pillars side, heavily corroded cross side, 3 clear

mintmarks. With ROBCAR certificate #3437 Estimate: $50 - $75

119. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 24.8 grams. Bold 16 in

legend and 79 between pillars, full assayer C, broad planchet but

with much flatness, some corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate

#3415 Estimate: $75 - $125

120. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 18.6 grams. Two bold C’s,

good full cross, bold waves, one large edge-split, some

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3421 Estimate: $75 - $125

121. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 17.7 grams. Two dates, 2

bold C’s, 3 mintmarks, bold cross and pillars, but thin from

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3438 Estimate: $150 - $200

122. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 21.4 grams. Full cross with

bold 79 below, corroded pillars with bold C. With ROBCAR

certificate #3441 Estimate: $75 - $125

123. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 22.3 grams. Corroded and

doubled but with clear date, 2 C’s, decent cross and crown, edge-

crack. With ROBCAR certificate #3442 Estimate: $75 - $125

124. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 23.0 grams. Three C’s,

decent pillars-and-waves and cross despite light corrosion and

some flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3444 Estimate: $75 -

$125

125. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 22.3 grams. Three C’s, good

centers, flat peripheries, light corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate

#3445 Estimate: $150 - $200

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126. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 20.0 grams. Bold waves with

clear date and C above, doubled cross with clear C to right,

lightly to moderately corroded with edge-split. With ROBCAR

certificate #3448 Estimate: $75 - $125

127. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 20.8 grams. Most of cross

with bold P, C and 79, 2 C’s on pillars side despite flatness, light

to moderate corrosion all over. With ROBCAR certificate #3449

Estimate: $75 - $125

128. 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39, KM-unlisted (cf. 26) 22.4 grams.

Good but doubled cross, 2 fairly clear V/C’s (scarce), bold

pillars-and-waves, some pitting from corrosion, small edge-split.

With ROBCAR certificate #3426 Estimate: $150 - $200

129. 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39, KM-unlisted (cf. 26) 20.2 grams.

Good but off-center cross, 2 bold V/C’s (scarce), bold pillars, 2

dates, 3 mintmarks, a bit worn. With ROBCAR certificate #3454

Estimate: $150 - $200

130. 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39, KM-unlisted (cf. 26) 15.6 grams.

Bold pillars, clear V/C (scarce), 2 dates, thin and worn from

moderate to heavy corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3455

Estimate: $150 - $200

131. 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39, KM-unlisted (cf. 26) 21.1 grams.

Bold pillars with 2 bold V/C’s (scarce), 2 dates, nearly full cross,

light to moderate corrosion, slightly odd shape. With ROBCAR

certificate #3456 Estimate: $150 - $200

132. 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-26, 16.6 grams. Nice full cross,

bold pillars, 3 partial dates, 2 assayers, some pitting on pillars

side. With ROBCAR certificate #3419 Estimate: $75 - $125

133. 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-26, 20.2 grams. Bold date below

nearly full cross, bold pillars, 2 assayers, edge-crack, minimal

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3423 Estimate: $75 - $125

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134. 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-26, 19.5 grams. Roundish flan

with excellent waves, slightly doubled cross and pillars with

flatness, bold date and assayer, part of king’s name in legend,

corrosion around edge. With ROBCAR certificate #3429 Estimate:

$75 - $125

135. 8 reales, 1679(C or V). S-P38 or 39, KM-26, 20.4 grams.

Double-struck but with 2 bold dates and assayers, not much

corrosion, small edge-split. With ROBCAR certificate #3424

Estimate: $75 - $125

136. 8 reales, 1679(C or V). S-P38 or 39, KM-26, 19.9 grams.

Weak date due to flatness and some corrosion, bold waves,

nearly full (but off-center) cross. With ROBCAR certificate #3425

Estimate: $50 - $75

137. 8 reales, 1679(C or V). S-P38 or 39, KM-26, 23.2 grams.

Very bold date between pillars, bold cross, nice thick flan but

with some corrosion around edge. With ROBCAR certificate #3430

Estimate: $75 - $125

138. 8 reales, 1679(C or V). S-P38 or 39, KM-26, 22.7 grams.

Good but off-center cross, particularly full waves (but that side

doubled), 2 dates, light corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3443

Estimate: $75 - $125

139. 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-26, 19.8 grams. Big flan with 3

dates, nice waves, good pillars and cross, but somewhat worn

and with edge-split. With ROBCAR certificate #3412 Estimate:

$150 - $200

140. 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-26, 17.3 grams. Bold 680 in

legend, bold pillars, good cross, king’s name (C) AROLVS in

legend, light to moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate

#3413 Estimate: $75 - $125

141. 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-26, 21.2 grams. Large round flan

with bold pillars, prominent 680 date in legend, some corrosion

and flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3417 Estimate: $75 - $125

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142. 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-26, 20.3 grams. Bold full pillars,

bold but doubled cross, parts of 3 dates, 2 assayers, much legend,

light corrosion all over. With ROBCAR certificate #3420 Estimate:

$75 - $125

143. 8 reales, uncleaned and thickly encrusted with pebbles

and shells. 18.7 grams. A beautiful display showing how some of

these coins are found, with at least four prominent rocks or shells

attached, mostly gray with bisecting orange line that probably

was where an iron nail once rested on the coin. With ROBCAR

certificate #3461 Estimate: $150 - $200

144. 8 reales, uncleaned and thickly encrusted. 28.2 grams.

Like the above, this shows how some of the coins were found,

this one with no shells or rocks but a dark, crystalline

encrustation all over, with parts of the underlying design

discernible. With ROBCAR certificate #3460 Estimate: $150 -

$200

145. 4 reales, 1655E. S-P37a, KM-18, 7.6 grams. Roundish

planchet with decent, well-centered details but worn and thin

from corrosion, bold PH at top. With ROBCAR certificate #3467

Estimate: $40 - $75

146. 4 reales, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-25, 11.3 grams. Bold pillars,

full cross, 2 dates and assayers, light corrosion, edge-crack. With

ROBCAR certificate #3470 Estimate: $60 - $100

147. 4 reales, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-25, 8.1 grams. Nice full cross

and bold pillars, small planchet due to corrosion, 3 mintmarks.

With ROBCAR certificate #3472 Estimate: $60 - $100

148. 4 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-25, 11.4 grams. Good but off-

center cross, full crown, decent full pillars, some moderate

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3462 Estimate: $125 - $175

149. 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-25, 8.3 grams. Nice full cross

with bold date below, pillars side corroded. With ROBCAR

certificate #3463 Estimate: $60 - $100

150. 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-25, 4.8 grams. Good full cross

and pillars, thin from corrosion but nice detail. With ROBCAR

certificate #3469 Estimate: $40 - $75

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151. 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-25, 8.7 grams. Bold but off-

center cross, bold waves and date, 2 mintmarks, thin and worn

from corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3476 Estimate: $60 -

$100

152. 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-25, 8.0 grams. Bold pillars,

good but off-center cross, 2 dates and mintmarks, thin and worn

from corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3479 Estimate: $60 -

$100

153. 4 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-unlisted (cf. 25), 9.7 grams. Big

flan with large edge-crack, full but slightly doubled cross, 3 clear

C’s, king’s name (CA)ROLVS in legend, thin from corrosion.

With ROBCAR certificate #3466 Estimate: $60 - $100

154. 4 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-unlisted (cf. 25), 10.9 grams. Full

pillars and cross despite some flatness and corrosion, bold date

and 3 bold mintmarks. With ROBCAR certificate #3473 Estimate:

$60 - $100

155. 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-25, 10.9 grams. Bold but slightly

off-center cross, bold assayer, 2 mintmarks, light corrosion. With

ROBCAR certificate #3464 Estimate: $125 - $175

156. 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-25, 11.1 grams. Good full pillars,

nearly full cross, some corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3468

Estimate: $60 - $100

157. 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-25, 8.8 grams. Good full cross

(one choice lion), particularly nice waves, bold assayer, 2

mintmarks. With ROBCAR certificate #3477 Estimate: $60 - $100

158. 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-25, 11.5 grams. Bold mintmark,

assayer, denomination and date, but much flatness/wear/

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3480 Estimate: $60 - $100

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163. 4 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-25, 8.7 grams. Bold full cross

and pillars, odd shape, minimal corrosion. With ROBCAR

certificate #3478 Estimate: $60 - $100

164. 4 reales, 16(79-80)V. S-P39, KM-25, 11.2 grams. Nearly full

cross, pillars side moderately to heavily corroded. With ROBCAR

certificate #3465 Estimate: $40 - $75

165. 4 reales, uncleaned and thickly encrusted. 6.3 grams. Both

sides covered with thick, gray encrustation, hiding whatever

details may be underneath, somewhat low weight so probably

heavily corroded. With ROBCAR certificate #3482 Estimate: $25 -

$40

166. 2 reales, 1661E. S-P37a, KM-16, 4.9 grams. Well-centered

pillars, off-center cross, 2 dates, 2½ assayers, light corrosion all

over. With ROBCAR certificate #3494 Estimate: $60 - $90

167. 2 reales, 1664E. S-P37a, KM-16, 4.1 grams. Choice but off-

center details, peripheral flatness, 2 assayers, 2½ dates, no

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3487 Estimate: $100 - $150

159. 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39, KM-25, 7.7 grams. Good but off-

center cross, one bold pillar (otherwise pitted on that side). With

ROBCAR certificate #3481 Estimate: $40 - $75

160. 4 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-25, 10.6 grams. Very sharp

waves, 2 clear dates, light corrosion all over, small edge-split.

With ROBCAR certificate #3471 Estimate: $125 - $175

161. 4 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-25, 8.7 grams. Big, oblong

planchet with good cross and pillars, full 1680 in legend, some

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3474 Estimate: $60 - $100

162. 4 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-25, 9.3 grams. Bold 1680 in

legend, CAR- of king’s name, good full cross and pillars-and-

waves, light corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3475 Estimate:

$125 - $175

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168. 2 reales, 1665E. S-P37a, KM-16, 4.0 grams. Good full cross

and pillars despite moderate corrosion, 2 dates and mintmarks.

With ROBCAR certificate #3485 Estimate: $60 - $90

169. 2 reales, 1666E. S-P37a, KM-16, 4.3 grams. Barrel-shaped

flan with edge-split, full cross, good pillars, 2 mintmarks, light

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3495 Estimate: $60 - $90

170. 2 reales, 1667E. S-P37a, KM-16, 5.8 grams. Full but doubled

cross, full but slightly off-center pillars, minor flatness and

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3491 Estimate: $60 - $90

171. 2 reales, 1669E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.2 grams. Good full cross

and pillars, full 1669 date in legend, light corrosion. With

ROBCAR certificate #3488 Estimate: $100 - $150

172. 2 reales, 1669E. S-P37b, KM-24, 5.8 grams. Broad flan with

good full cross and pillars, corrosion on pillars side only, edge-

split. With ROBCAR certificate #3499 Estimate: $100 - $150

173. 2 reales, 1670E. S-P37b, KM-24, 3.2 grams. Choice cross, 2

bold mintmarks, odd shape, light corrosion only. With ROBCAR

certificate #3489 Estimate: $100 - $150

174. 2 reales, 1673E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.7 grams. Nice cross and

pillars, bold date, light corrosion only. With ROBCAR certificate

#3496 Estimate: $100 - $150

175. 2 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.8 grams. Full cross, bold

full pillars, 2 dates, some corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate

#3483 Estimate: $60 - $90

176. 2 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.1 grams. Nice cross side

with much of king’s name and ordinal (CA)ROLVS II in legend,

corroded pillars side, somewhat thin. With ROBCAR certificate

#3486 Estimate: $100 - $150

177. 2 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-24, 3.9 grams. Good full cross,

nice pillars and waves, bold king’s ordinal II in legend, some

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3500 Estimate: $100 - $150

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178. 2 reales, 1675(E). S-P37b, KM-24, 2.7 grams. Bold pillars,

good full cross, 2 dates, light to moderate corrosion. With

ROBCAR certificate #3490 Estimate: $60 - $90

179. 2 reales, 1675(E). S-P37b, KM-24, 4.5 grams. Small flan

from corrosion, good pillars, decent cross, 2 mintmarks. With

ROBCAR certificate #3502 Estimate: $60 - $90

180. 2 reales, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-24, 3.6 grams. Good cross and

pillars, 2 partial dates, light corrosion only. With ROBCAR

certificate #3492 Estimate: $60 - $90

181. 2 reales, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.9 grams. Good cross with

clear date below, corroded pillars side 2 assayers. With ROBCAR

certificate #3501 Estimate: $60 - $90

182. 2 reales, 1677E. S-P37b, KM-24, 5.3 grams. Full cross and

pillars, bold waves, 3 mintmarks, 2 assayers, moderate corrosion.

With ROBCAR certificate #3484 Estimate: $60 - $90

183. 2 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-24, 4.8 grams. Full pillars and

cross, 2 dates and assayers, light corrosion but some flatness.

With ROBCAR certificate #3493 Estimate: $100 - $150

184. 2 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-24, 7.3 grams. Broad flan with

full cross, particularly bold mintmark and assayer, some flat

spots and corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3498 Estimate:

$100 - $150

185. 2 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-24, 4.7 grams. Bold waves,

small flan from corrosion, off-center cross, clear date and assayer

and mintmark. With ROBCAR certificate #3497 Estimate: $60 -

$90

186. 1 real, Philip II, assayer A (shield-type), small hole near

edge. S-P11, KM-2.2, 2.3 grams. Very worn but with clear P-A and

decent cross, curiously holed near edge, so possibly from a

sailor’s necklace (rather early for the cargo of this ship anyway—

by about 100 years!). With ROBCAR certificate #3550 Estimate:

$30 - $50

187. 1 real, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1640s, shield-type).

KM-12a or 12b, 3.2 grams. Good but off-center cross, most of

shield, not much corrosion, very scarce early issue for this

wreck. With ROBCAR certificate #3516 Estimate: $50 - $75

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188. 1 real, 1654E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.0 grams. Three dates, good

cross, partially flat, light corrosion only. With ROBCAR certificate

#3543 Estimate: $50 - $75

189. 1 real, 1655E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.7 grams. Full cross and

nearly full pillars, 2 dates, 3 assayers, king’s ordinal IIII in

legend. With ROBCAR certificate #3529 Estimate: $50 - $75

190. 1 real, 1656E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.6 grams. Good full cross,

bold date between pillars, light corrosion, starting to tone

colorfully. With ROBCAR certificate #3503 Estimate: $50 - $75

191. 1 real, 1656E. S-P37a, KM-13, 4.7 grams. Good full cross

and pillars, 2 dates, light corrosion only, oversized planchet. With

ROBCAR certificate #3542 Estimate: $50 - $75

192. 1 real, 1656?E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.2 grams. Thin from

corrosion but with nice, well-centered details on both sides (tops

of pillars especially nice). With ROBCAR certificate #3532

Estimate: $50 - $75

193. 1 real, 1657E. S-P37a, KM-13, 3.5 grams. Interesting shape,

100% corrosion-free but with flat areas as struck, 3 dates. With

ROBCAR certificate #3517 Estimate: $50 - $75

194. 1 real, 1657E. S-P37a, KM-13, 3.2 grams. Round planchet,

well-centered strike, bold waves, bold king’s ordinal IIII in

legend, 2 dates, minimal corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3528

Estimate: $50 - $75

195. 1 real, 1660E. S-P37a, KM-13, 3.5 grams. Two dates, 3 bold

assayers, bold king’s ordinal IIII in legend, some wear but no

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3509 Estimate: $50 - $75

196. 1 real, 1660E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.8 grams. Interesting shape,

2 dates, no corrosion but lots of wear and flatness. With ROBCAR

certificate #3541 Estimate: $30 - $50

197. 1 real, 1661E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.6 grams. Nicely detailed all

over (full cross and pillars-and-waves), 3 dates, 2 assayers,

king’s name and ordinal (PHI)LIPPVS IIII in legend, light

corrosion only. With ROBCAR certificate #3506 Estimate: $50 -

$75

198. 1 real, 1663E. S-P37a, KM-13, 3.2 grams. Nice pillars side

with 2 bold dates but some flatness, full cross with a little

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3511 Estimate: $50 - $75

199. 1 real, 1664E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.9 grams. Good full cross

and pillars, 2 clear dates and assayers, light corrosion only. With

ROBCAR certificate #3524 Estimate: $50 - $75

200. 1 real, 1664E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.3 grams. Bold cross, one

bold pillar, 2 bold assayers, some flatness but not much

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3549 Estimate: $50 - $75

201. 1 real, 1664?E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.7 grams. Full cross but

pillars side corroded and weak. With ROBCAR certificate #3504

Estimate: $50 - $75

202. 1 real, 1665E. S-P37a, KM-13, 4.0 grams. Choice and well-

detailed full cross and pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks and

assayers, king’s name and ordinal PHILIPPVS IIII in legend,

minimal corrosion, overweight planchet. With ROBCAR certificate

#3540 Estimate: $50 - $75

203. 1 real, 1666E. S-P37a, KM-13, 2.5 grams. Choice full cross,

bold full pillars, 2 dates and assayers and mintmarks, some

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3523 Estimate: $50 - $75

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204. 1 real, 1667E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.1 grams. Good full cross

and pillars, king’s name CARO(LVS) in legend, light corrosion.

With ROBCAR certificate #3526 Estimate: $50 - $75

205. 1 real, 1667E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.0 grams. Good full cross,

most of pillars, no corrosion but some peripheral flatness, 2

dates. With ROBCAR certificate #3533 Estimate: $50 - $75

206. 1 real, 1667E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.7 grams. Full cross and

pillars, decent detail despite light to moderate corrosion all over.

With ROBCAR certificate #3537 Estimate: $50 - $75

207. 1 real, 1668E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.0 grams. Good full cross,

one bold full pillar (off-center), 3 dates (bold 68 in legend), light

to moderate corrosion all over. With ROBCAR certificate #3530

Estimate: $50 - $75

208. 1 real, 1668E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.0 grams. Corrosion-free,

with good cross, 2 dates and assayers and other nice detail

despite some flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3536 Estimate:

$50 - $75

209. 1 real, 1669E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.7 grams. Bold 69 date

between pillars and 16 in legend, good cross, some corrosion and

flatness. With ROBCAR certificate #3535 Estimate: $50 - $75

210. 1 real, 1669?E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.1 grams. Broad planchet

with good cross and other nice detail despite flatness (no

corrosion), 3 mintmarks and assayers. With ROBCAR certificate

#3534 Estimate: $50 - $75

211. 1 real, 1671E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.2 grams. Decent pillars and

cross, some flatness, no corrosion to speak of. With ROBCAR

certificate #3514 Estimate: $50 - $75

212. 1 real, 1671(E). S-P37b, KM-23, 3.1 grams. Well-detailed

cross but off-center pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks, no corrosion.

With ROBCAR certificate #3546 Estimate: $50 - $75

213. 1 real, 1672E, E to left of cross. S-P37b, KM-unlisted (cf.

23), 3.3 grams. Unique error with assayer to left of cross instead

of right, good full cross, one full and bold pillar (off-center),

light corrosion only. With ROBCAR certificate #3518 Estimate:

$50 - $75

214. 1 real, 1672E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.8 grams. Excellent pillars,

good full cross, bold date, minimal corrosion, overweight

planchet. With ROBCAR certificate #3505 Estimate: $50 - $75

215. 1 real, 1672E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.7 grams. Full and well-

centered cross and pillars but both sides somewhat corroded.

With ROBCAR certificate #3521 Estimate: $50 - $75

216. 1 real, 1673E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.7 grams. Good full cross

and pillars (the latter slightly off-center), 2 assayers and

mintmarks, full CAROLVS II in legend, light corrosion. With

ROBCAR certificate #3510 Estimate: $50 - $75

217. 1 real, 1673E. S-P37b, KM-23, 4.1 grams. Small, thick flan

with bold cross, clear date, some corrosion, overweight planchet.

With ROBCAR certificate #3539 Estimate: $50 - $75

218. 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-23, 4.1 grams. Full ANO 1674 in

legend, clear date between pillars too, decent cross, some

flatness and corrosion, overweight planchet. With ROBCAR

certificate #3507 Estimate: $50 - $75

219. 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.4 grams. Excellent pillars,

well-detailed cross, 3 assayers, some corrosion. With ROBCAR

certificate #3519 Estimate: $50 - $75

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220. 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.5 grams. Full cross and

pillars, light corrosion and some flatness, somewhat turnip-

shaped flan. With ROBCAR certificate #3548 Estimate: $50 - $75

221. 1 real, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.3 grams. Good full cross,

bold date between pillars, light corrosion only around edge. With

ROBCAR certificate #3527 Estimate: $50 - $75

222. 1 real, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-23, 4.1 grams. Thick, overweight

planchet with bold date below full cross, second date between

corroded pillars. With ROBCAR certificate #3522 Estimate: $50 -

$75

223. 1 real, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.0 grams. Broad planchet

with full cross and pillars (both a little crude), full crown, 2 dates

and assayers, some corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3525

Estimate: $50 - $75

224. 1 real, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.0 grams. Good full cross,

off-center pillars, 2 dates, minor corrosion and flat spots. With

ROBCAR certificate #3538 Estimate: $50 - $75

225. 1 real, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.3 grams. Full cross, good

pillars, interesting shape, peripheral flatness but no corrosion to

speak of. With ROBCAR certificate #3544 Estimate: $50 - $75

226. 1 real, 1677E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.8 grams. Choice, well-

detailed cross-lions-castles (slightly off-center), bold date and

waves, 2 assayers, no corrosion, overweight planchet. With

ROBCAR certificate #3512 Estimate: $50 - $75

227. 1 real, 1677E. S-P37b, KM-23, 4.8 grams. Good full cross

and waves, bold date and part of another, no corrosion but some

flatness, turnip-shaped flan, very overweight planchet. With

ROBCAR certificate #3531 Estimate: $50 - $75

228. 1 real, 1677E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.7 grams. Nicely detailed

pillars and cross, 2 dates and mintmarks, no corrosion to speak

of. With ROBCAR certificate #3547 Estimate: $50 - $75

229. 1 real, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.0 grams. Choice full cross

and pillars (one lion perfect), bold date, 2 assayers, minor

flatness and corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3508 Estimate:

$50 - $75

230. 1 real, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.0 grams. Nice full cross,

good but doubled pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks, minimal

corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3513 Estimate: $50 - $75

231. 1 real, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-23, 2.9 grams. Choice full crown,

one good pillar, nearly full cross, 2 dates, bold king’s ordinal II,

some flatness but no corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3515

Estimate: $50 - $75

232. 1 real, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-23, 3.7 grams. Bold date below

nearly full but somewhat flat cross, most of pillars and crown

above, light corrosion, overweight planchet. With ROBCAR

certificate #3520 Estimate: $50 - $75

233. 1 real, 16??E (Charles II). S-P37a or P37b, KM-13, or 23 3.0

grams. Good cross (one super lion), off-center pillars with extra

metal in middle of left pillar, 2 assayers, full EL PERV in legend,

some flatness but no corrosion. With ROBCAR certificate #3545

Estimate: $30 - $50

234. ½ real, 1664. S-P37a, KM-B12, 0.5 gram. Good but off-

center cross, moderately corroded monogram with clear date

below, thin planchet, scarce denomination from a shipwreck.

With ROBCAR certificate #3554 Estimate: $30 - $50

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235. ½ real, 1667? (Charles II). S-P37b, KM-22, 1.7 grams. Good

full monogram, nearly full cross, interesting shape with sharp

point, some corrosion, scarce denomination from a shipwreck.

With ROBCAR certificate #3553 Estimate: $30 - $50

236. ½ real, 1670?. S-P37b, KM-22, 0.6 gram. Bold CA in

monogram, decent but off-center cross with partial date in

legend, thin and small from corrosion, scarce denomination from

a shipwreck. With ROBCAR certificate #3555 Estimate: $30 - $50

237. ½ real, 1674. S-P37b, KM-22, 0.7 gram. Bold date and right

half of monogram, good but off-center cross, not much corrosion

but nearly half of coin flat, scarce denomination from a

shipwreck. With ROBCAR certificate #3552 Estimate: $30 - $50

238. ½ real, Charles II, date not visible. KM-22, 0.8 gram. Good

cross, most of monogram, moderate corrosion, scarce

denomination from a shipwreck. With ROBCAR certificate #3551

Estimate: $30 - $50

239. Natural clump of two 8 reales, both assayer V, one with

1679 date visible. 44.7 grams. Choice full cross on the coin that

does not show a date, with CARO(LVS) in legend, the other coin

with pillars-side out (worn, but with date and assayer visible), no

encrustation, just two coins stuck together as found. With

ROBCAR certificate #3556 Estimate: $200 - $300

240. Natural clump of two 4 reales, one with date and

assayer 1679V visible. 21.9 grams. Good full cross on the coin

that does not show a date, other coin pillars-side out with clear

date and assayer, no encrustation, just two coins stuck together as

found. With ROBCAR certificate #3557 Estimate: $200 - $300

241. Natural clump of two 1 reales, one with clear date 1678/

7 and the other with clear date 1679 (assayers not visible). 4.5

grams. Bold 78 date with clear 8/7 (rare overdate) on one coin,

clear 79 and P on other coin, both cross-side out, no encrustation,

just two coins stuck together as found. With ROBCAR certificate

#3558 Estimate: $100 - $150

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off Cape Town, South

Africa

242. Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. 23.7

grams. Typical specimen with central details only, worn and flat

around the edge, with only minor corrosion, very thick and solid.

With generic certificate. Estimate: $60 - $90

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Association, sunk in 1707 off the Scilly Isles,

southwest of England

243. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652E transitional Type I

Royal, with Brazilian 600-reis c/m (Type III, 1663) above

shield. S-P37, KM-A20.1 (c/m unlisted), 25.7 grams. A true “wonder

coin” with so many distinctions it is hard to know where to start!

First of all, the countermark/host combination is unknown

(unlisted in KM, which gives a value of $5,000 in VF for the

equally rare “Star of Lima” 8R of 1659 with the same c/m) and

the countermark itself is quite bold and clear. The host coin

itself, like most Royals, is remarkably round and well struck (for

the type), albeit with a few flat spots and minor doubling, and in

fact the pillars-side die is an exact match with Lázaro #117

(which the author valued at $45,000!), and also it is very well

preserved, with only a trace of corrosion and nicely toned on the

fields. Note also that this is the very rare Type I, with just F-8-

IIII above PL-VSVL-TRA and no third line above the waves.

Lastly, consider the wreck, which is known for an odd assortment

of coins, but not for this early type, which was struck some 55

years before the sinking, during which time the coin must have

hitched a ride to Brazil and thence to Europe, either via London

or the Mediterranean campaign from whence the ill-fated

Admiral Shovell was returning! Don’t let the low estimate fool

you—this coin could go for another wild ride! With hand-signed

certificate from the Isles of Scilly. Estimate: $3,500 - $10,000

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

(all Mexico cobs)

244. 8 reales, 1714(J), mounted in 18K necklace bezel. S-M22,

KM-47, 32.9 grams (with bezel). The 714 date on this coin is

amazingly bold, and the coin itself is very solid (no corrosion at

all, nicely toned, with nearly full cross and crown) but with some

flat areas as expected, so it is a little out of place in a necklace

bezel that does not even align with either axis! Buy it for the date

and use the gold for something else. Estimate: $300 - $475

245. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22, KM-47 26.6 grams.

Dark and a bit crystalline in texture as uncleaned, also an odd

shape, with most of shield and cross and oMJ peeking out

(should clean up nicely, if so desired). Estimate: $125 - $175

246. 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 12.4 grams. Very

bold full shield and full cross (both well centered), mostly

contrasting toning, no corrosion but obviously cleaned.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Unidentified ca.-1718 wreck off Peru

247. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1718(M). S-L20, KM-34, 25.0

grams. A thick, round lump of a coin, with nearly full cross and

pillars, weak but certain date, with patchy toning and sporadic

pitting from corrosion, mysterious (unconfirmed) shipwreck

origin. Estimate: $60 - $90

1733 Fleet (“Coffins Patch” site)

(all Mexico mint)

Cobs

248. 8 reales, 1731F. S-M26, KM-47a, 21.4 grams. Bold full date

and oM mintmark, well-centered cross but off-center shield,

solid coin but with moderate corrosion all over and silvery from

cleaning. With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #52 from the

salvager. Estimate: $175 - $225

249. 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26, KM-47a, 22.6 grams. Full date with

perfectly bold 173 and oMF, nearly full cross, most of shield,

some moderate pitting but also some pristine surfaces, no toning.

With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #57 from the salvager.

Estimate: $175 - $225

250. 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26, KM-47a, 23.3 grams. Very thick

planchet with full date and oM, nearly full cross (slightly off-

center), lightly to moderately corroded all over, silvery from

cleaning. With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #74 from the

salvager. Estimate: $175 - $225

251. 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26, KM-47a, 19.7 grams. Full oMF and

173 of date, but last digit has a flat base, so we call it a 2 even

though the salvager (via his certificate) calls it a 3 (which would

be scarce), most of shield, nearly full cross, solid but pitted all

over, silvery from cleaning. With two-page, hand-signed photo-

certificate #90 from the salvager. Estimate: $125 - $175

252. 8 reales, 173(3?)F. S-M26, KM-47a 22.2 grams. Now this one

could be a 1733, but it is impossible to be sure, as it is corroded

over the last digit, yet with other surfaces unscathed, leaving a

perfect oMF and part of shield, the cross pitted and off-center.

With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #81 from the salvager.

Estimate: $125 - $175

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253. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F. S-M26, KM-47a 20.2 grams.

Nice, thick, oblong planchet with bold oMF, nearly full shield,

moderately corroded, bottom part of date only (not enough to

attribute). With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #67 from the

salvager. Estimate: $150 - $200

254. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F. S-M26, KM-47a 21.9 grams.

Squarish flan with full oMF and 17 of date (the rest corroded, as

is much of the coin), most of cross, silvery from cleaning. With

two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #42 from the salvager.

Estimate: $125 - $175

255. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F. S-M26, KM-47a 21.1 grams.

Another thick, squarish cob with full oMF, most of cross,

moderately corroded. With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate

#94 from the salvager. Estimate: $125 - $175

Pillar dollars

256. 8 reales, 1733F, mintmark M•X. CT-695, KM-103 24.4

grams. Very rare one-year mintmark variant (in fact the only

instance since the 1570s where the mintmark was anything other

than oM or oXM), with beautiful, lustrous AU pillars side but

lightly to moderately corroded shield side (all details still clear),

very silvery from cleaning and polishing. With two-page, hand-

signed photo-certificate #20 from the salvager. Estimate: $1,000 -

$1,300

257. 8 reales, 1733F. CT-693, KM-103, 25.9 grams. Normal

mintmark (oM) and better specimen overall, with 95% of the

surfaces absolutely pristine (no corrosion) but all overly cleaned

and polished. With two-page, hand-signed photo-certificate #10 from

the salvager. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1753 off Zeeland, the

Netherlands

(all Mexico cobs)

258. 8 reales, (17)29(R). S-M24, KM-47a, 22.0 grams. Full 29 of

date (scarce), most of shield, nearly full cross, nicely toned but

with areas of heavy corrosion. With generic certificate. Estimate:

$125 - $175

259. 8 reales, 1732(F). S-M26, KM-47a, 25.7 grams. Very thick

planchet with full 732 of date and oMF, about 40% shield, nearly

full cross, nicely toned and with minimal corrosion. With generic

certificate. Estimate: $125 - $175

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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 off southeast

England

(all Mexican pillar dollars)

260. 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. CT-138, KM-103, 26.6 grams.

Choice specimen with XF details on both sides, practically no

corrosion but patchy toning, nice early date. With color certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $250 - $350

261. 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. CT-138, KM-103, 26.0 grams.

AU details under spots of encrustation, minimal corrosion, nice

early date. With color certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $250

- $350

262. 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. CT-138, KM-103, 26.8 grams.

Lightly polished XF with spots of encrustation, no corrosion to

speak of, choice for salvage. With color certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $250 - $350

263. 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. CT-138, KM-103, 26.8 grams.

AU details under light encrustation and patchy toning, virtually

no corrosion. With color certificate from the salvagers. Estimate:

$250 - $350

Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape

Verde Islands, west of Africa

264. Natural clump of 10 silver cobs and debris. 55.1 grams.

Beautiful, sprawling array of cobs and small pebbles (as found),

the coins mostly corroded and/or with pieces missing but with

some good details (full crosses on both top and bottom coins),

some orangish concretion between the coins, hard item to find

these days since the salvagers would rather tear up the clumps

and hope to find a rarity inside. With certificate Estimate: $500 -

$700

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Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England

265. Holland, United Netherlands, “Rider” ducatoon, 1672, mounted in sterling silver necklace bezel with 26" chain. KM-

51,48.3 grams (including bezel and chain). Choice specimen with full inner details (particular the “rider” knight on horse) and nearly full

legends on both sides, minimal corrosion, XF details, starting to tone, scarce early date. With original, hand-signed, numbered certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $150 - $250

266. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “Rider” ducatoon, 1742, mounted in sterling silver necklace bezel with 27" chain. KM-80,

56.8 grams (including bezel and chain). Incredibly lustrous Mint State with the barest trace of corrosion, silvery from cleaning but

starting to tone around edge, perfect full details on entire coin. With rare (small, 1970s vintage) certificate from Nowell “Chippy” Pearce

(one of the original divers on the Association wreck) Estimate: $150 - $250

Dodington, sunk in 1755 off Port Elizabeth,

South Africa

267. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1752q. S-P52, KM-40, 23.9

grams. Bold full date and assayer on pillars side, full assayer and

half a date on the cross side, typically chunky and corroded but

not so shiny as most, attractive square shape. With generic

certificate. Estimate: $150 - $200

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Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia,

Canada

(all Mexican pillar dollars)

268. 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754MM. CT-294, KM-104.2 24.6

grams. Typical specimen from this wreck with light to moderate

corrosion all over, not much contrast but some nice details, worth

a premium for the original certificate. With large, color certificate

hand-signed by the salvagers. Estimate: $175 - $275

269. 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753J. CT-277, KM-55.1, 18.3

grams. Slightly bent and moderately corroded but with important

details still visible, light pink toning, worth a premium for the

original certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

Piedmont (“Lyme Bay wreck”), sunk in

1795 in Lyme Bay, south of England

(all Potosí, Bolivia, cobs)

270. 8 reales, 1657E. S-P37a, KM-21, 26.0 grams. Very early coin

for this wreck (struck almost 140 years before the sinking!), with

good full pillars and waves, full but doubled cross, 2 dates, 3

mintmarks, 2½ assayers, typically lightly corroded and darkly

toned. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

271. 8 reales, 1663E. S-P37a, KM-21, 24.9 grams. Choice full

cross, good full pillars and waves (slightly doubled), king’s

ordinal IIII in legend, 2 assayers, 2½ mintmarks, light corrosion

only, lightly toned on fields. With generic certificate. Estimate:

$150 - $250

272. 8 reales, 1668E. S-P37b, KM-26, 24.5 grams. Full (C)

AROLV(S) and 1668 date in legend, second date under nearly

full but slightly off-center cross, crude edge with 3 small splits

and upturned piece, lightly corroded with gold toning. With

generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

273. 8 reales, 1669(E). S-P37b, KM-26, 25.0 grams. Two bold

dates, bold ANO in legend plus most of CA(R)OLV(S), most of

cross and pillars, minimal corrosion but some flatness, darkly

toned. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

274. 8 reales, 1673E. S-P37b, KM-26, 26.2 grams. Small thick flan

with 3 dates (full and bold 1673 in legend!), much of king’s

name, nearly full cross, minimal corrosion but several flat spots,

darkly toned. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

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275. 8 reales, 1674E. S-P37b, KM-26, 25.4 grams. Big,

rectangular planchet with full cross, bold 74 between pillars,

lightly corroded and darkly toned. With generic certificate.

Estimate: $150 - $250

276. 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b, KM-26, 25.1 grams. Nice full pillars

and waves, nearly full but doubled cross, 3 dates, 2 mintmarks

and assayers, no corrosion to speak of but some flatness, darkly

toned. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $200

277. 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b, KM-26, 25.8 grams. Broad flan with

full cross, nearly full but off-center pillars, bold 167 in legend, 3

bold mintmarks, light corrosion, gray toning. With generic

certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

278. 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b, KM-26, 25.2 grams. Nice full cross

and pillars, all 3 dates and mintmarks and assayers visible due to

perfect centering on a smallish flan, minimal corrosion, dark

tone, edge-split. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

279. 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38, KM-26, 26.6 grams. Good pillars-

and-waves, bold assayer and 3 mintmarks, off-center cross,

darkly toned with a minimum of corrosion but some flatness,

edge-split. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $250

280. 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39, KM-26, 25.6 grams. Good full cross

and pillars despite flatness, 3 mintmarks, 2 assayers, minimal

corrosion, dark tone. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 -$250

281. 4 reales, 1659E. S-P37a, KM-18, 10.5 grams. Two dates, bold

waves, nearly full cross, lightly corroded and darkly toned, as is

typical, but very early issue for this wreck. With generic certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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HMS Lutine, sunk in 1799 off Terschelling

Island, the Netherlands

282. Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1797FM. CT-652, KM-

10925.8 grams. Uncleaned coin with dark tone and some

encrustation, yet with all important details visible, worth a big

premium for the accompanying presentation box and certificate

from the 1930s. Housed in a custom, blue-leather presentation box

with small 1938 certificate hand-signed by the Chairman of Lloyd’s of

London. Estimate: $175 - $250

Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa

Elena, Ecuador

(all Lima, Peru, busts)

283. 4-coin clump of 8 reales. 108.1 grams. Attractively

encrusted “leaning stack” of 8 reales, no details visible but with

lots of tan and orange coating and debris, a curious display of

how the coins are found, and scarce due to the divers’ habit of

cleaning up everything to find rarities. With Sedwick photo-

certificate. Estimate: $150 - $200

284. 3-coin clump of 8 reales. 91.7 grams. A beautiful “sea

sculpture,” with the three coins at odd angles to one another,

none with visible data but all three covered with greenish

encrustation and lots of small pebbles and shells. With Sedwick

photo-certificate. Estimate: $150 - $200

285. 2-coin clump of 8 reales. 57.8 grams. A thick two-coin stack

with the date (1800) and king’s ordinal (IIII) plainly visible on

the top coin, the bottom coin totally cocooned in white and green

encrustation, quite a neat display for just two coins. With Sedwick

photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

286. 2-coin clump of bust 8 reales. 58.3 grams. While still a neat

display, this two-coin stack does not offer much numismatic

interest, as both coins are reverse-side out, with beautiful green

encrustation on most of the surface. With Sedwick photo-certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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287. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-631, KM-97, 26.6 grams.

Although the patchy toning on this coin does not bring it out, this

coin is practically Mint State, with some luster and really not a

lick of corrosion or flaws except for some light adjustment marks

on the bust—a clear candidate for the “restoration experts”!

Certainly the best specimen from this wreck we have ever

handled. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $125 - $175

288. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-631, KM-97, 26.1 grams.

Beautiful contrasting toning on this piece outweighs the minimal

evidence of corrosion, making this one of the best specimens

from this wreck we have ever seen. With Sedwick photo-certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

289. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-631, KM-97, 24.6 grams.

Another well-contrasted beauty but with light corrosion all over.

With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

290. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-631, KM-97, 23.8 grams.

Nice details (and beautiful toning) despite some heavy pitting

from corrosion. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $75 -

$125

291. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-631, KM-97, 22.3 grams.

Light to moderate corrosion all over does not detract from the

attractive details and smooth satin toning, light adjustment marks

on bust. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $75 - $125

292. No lot.

Unidentified ca.-1850 wreck off the

Dominican Republic

(all U.S.A.)

293. Philadelphia, 50 cents (“seated Liberty”), 1844. KM-68,

13.3 grams. Lustrous Mint State underneath patches of

encrustation and staining (but no corrosion), would be beautiful

if cleaned, but then you would lose the salvage evidence, which

seems to add $1000 of value to big-name U.S. wrecks like

Republic and Central America. Estimate: $100 - $150

294. New Orleans, 50 cents (“seated Liberty”), 1847-O. KM-

68 13.2 grams. As above, just a different date and mint

(antebellum New Orleans, if that matters). Estimate: $100 -

$150

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“Manila Bay treasure,” dumped in Manila

Bay, the Philippines, in 1942

(all Philippines)

295. Peso. KM-177, 17.7 grams. Dollar-sized coin with portraits of

Presidents Roosevelt and Quezon on obverse, lightly corroded

and cleaned but with all important details quite clear. Estimate:

$25 - $50

296. Peso. KM-178, 17.7 grams. Dollar-sized coin with portraits of

Governor General Murphy and President Quezon on obverse,

lightly corroded and cleaned but with all important details quite

clear. Estimate: $25 - $50

MEDALS PERTAINING TO

SHIPS AND SHIPWRECKS

HMS Victory, retired in 1812, dry-docked in

the 1920s

297. Medallion struck from copper taken from the ship,

stamped with “Save the Victory Fund”. 13.6 grams. Similar to

the Olympia medallion below (lot #299), this piece was struck

from copper from the ship itself in an effort to raise funds to

preserve the ship, which has been in dry-dock in Portsmouth,

England, since the 1920s. The HMS Victory was famous for her

role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805; seven years later she was

retired from active duty and used for ceremonial purposes.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Lusitania, torpedoed and sunk in 1916

298. Great Britain, steel medal commemorating the sinking

of the Lusitania in 1916. 59.1 grams. About 2" in diameter and 1/

8" thick, made in imitation of a German propaganda medal made

after the sinking of the Lusitania in 1916, with a depiction of the

disaster on one side with German wording announcing the

sinking of the Lusitania in exergue, and a scene of passengers

buying tickets from a skeletal Cunard attendant on the other side,

perfect condition save for some tiny rust spots. Estimate: $100 -

$120

U.S.S. Olympia, permanently

decommissioned in 1922

299. Bronze medal struck from the propeller of Admiral

Dewey’s flagship. 13.7 grams. Curious item, a medallion (in

perfect condition, nice golden color) that was struck as a fund-

raiser in the 1960s from the actual bronze propeller from the

cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey’s flagship in the Battle of

Manila Bay (Philippines) in the Spanish-American War (1898).

The ship is now docked at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and is

the only warship from the Spanish American War still in

existence. Estimate: $75 - $100

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SILVER COBS

MEXICO

Charles-Joanna, “Late Series” (1542-1571)

300. 4 reales, M-O. S-M10, KM-18, 13.4 grams. Choice detail

(bold legends) and nice contrast, toned AVF. Estimate: $250 -

$375

301. ½ real, oM-o-o, very rare error with “S-V-P” (for PLVS)

across middle. S-M10, KM-6.5, 1.4 grams. Very apparent error

(backwards motto) despite crude strike, broad planchet, Fine

with hole near edge (plus another, smaller attempted hole).

Estimate: $100 - $200

302. ½ real, oM-o-o. S-M10, KM-6.5, 1.5 grams. Very richly toned

AXF with barely noticeable edge-split, nearly full legends,

perfect inner details. Estimate: $275 - $375

Shield-type cobs (1571-1733)

303. 8 reales, Philip III, oMF. S-M12a, KM-44.1, 27.4 grams.

Choice full shield and cross, full oMF, richly old-toned Fine+

Estimate: $150 - $250

304. 8 reales, Philip IV, oMD (1630s). S-M18a, KM-45, 27.7

grams. Solid coin but very crusty from burial (impossible to

determine grade without cleaning) and with several test-cuts,

dark gray all over. Estimate: $50 - $75

305. 8 reales, Philip IV, oMP (ca. 1650). S-M19, KM-45, 27.5

grams. Bold assayer and denomination, nearly full shield and

cross, richly old-toned VF with two tiny test-cuts on edge.

Estimate: $80 - $120

306. 8 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer not visible, cut

down to approximately the size of a 4 reales, with test-cuts.

13.9 grams. Curious rhomboid cut, the diminution probably not

intentional so much as the result of over-zealous testing of the

metal (via cutting) by merchants in China, whence this came.

Uncleaned and impossible to grade, but with some shield and

cross showing. Estimate: $25 - $50

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307. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, chopmarks. KM-47,

26.9 grams. Most of shield and cross, the latter sprinkled with

four clear chopmarks from circulation in the Orient, non-toned

Fine. Estimate: $80 - $120

308. 1 real, (16)24/3(D). S-M18a, KM-unlisted, 3.0 grams. Clear

24 of date (rare), most of shield and cross and oM mintmark,

Fine with toning in crevices. Estimate: $110 - $185

Klippe type (1733-1734)

309. 8 reales, 1733MF, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains

c/m (Type II) of 1839. S-M28, KM-48 (107 under Guatemala for c/

m), 26.7 grams. Beautiful broad planchet (full crown and date,

nearly full legends, perfect inner details) marred by a crude hole

in the periphery, VF with lovely toning, the countermark in the

shield very deep (XF details). Estimate: $700 - $900

LIMA, PERU

Early pillars type (1568-1571)

310. 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to left. S-L1, KM-

10.1, 11.5 grams. Nice specimens of this very rare issue

(effectively the highest available denomination of the first

coinage ever made in South America) typically go for $2500 and

up, but this is not what we would call a “nice specimen”: worn,

doubled, and probably shaved since the edge is smooth and the

weight is low. Still, the details are clear (particularly the all-

important assayer R, as well as the denomination 4), and there is

no corrosion, just good, honest wear (VG+). Estimate: $1,000 -

$1,250

Shield type (1577-1592)

311. 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-

oD to right. S-L4, KM-7, 3.3 grams. Choice AU specimen with

very crisp detail in the full shield and cross, nearly full crown but

very little legend (small planchet), bold P-oD, very attractively

toned. Estimate: $200 - $275

312. ½ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, *

to right. S-L4, KM-5, 1.5 grams. Broad planchet (nearly full

crown and legends), nice full inner details, AVF with contrasting

toning on fields. Estimate: $150 - $225

313. ½ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, *

to right. S-L4, KM-5, 1.7 grams. Beautiful full legends and bold

crown but inner details a bit doubled, nicely toned XF. Estimate:

$100 - $150

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Pillars-and-waves type (1684-1752)

314. 8 reales, 1698H. S-L13, KM-24, 27.3 grams. Full and well-

centered cross and pillars, 2 dates, 2½ assayers, richly toned

Fine. With ANACS photo-certificate. Estimate: $175 - $225

315. 1 real, 1686R. S-L7, KM-20, 3.6 grams. Big, oblong planchet

with nice full cross and pillars, 2 assayers, flat peripheries,

otherwise VF with rich toning all over. Estimate: $75 - $100

316. ½ real, 1697. S-L13, KM-22, 1.2 grams. Nearly full date,

monogram and cross, XF but probably salvaged (slightly grainy).

Estimate: $50 - $75

317. ½ real, 1741. S-L22, KM-30a, 0.9 gram. Full monogram with

mintmark L to left, assayer V to right, and bold 741 date below,

nearly full cross, VF with flat spots. Estimate: $50 - $75

318. ½ real, 1748. S-L22a, KM-41, 1.4 grams. Toned VF with bold

date below full monogram, mintmark L to left, nearly full cross,

small planchet. Estimate: $50 - $75

319. ½ real, 1751. S-L23, KM-41, 1.8 grams. Bold full date, full

but partially flat monogram, mintmark L to left, probably Fine

underneath. Estimate: $50 - $75

POTOSI, BOLIVIA

Shield-type (1574-1652)

320. 8 reales, Philip II, P-B (5th period), borders of x’s. S-P14,

KM-5.5, 27.1 grams. Nice full crown and shield and cross, clear P-

B (slightly doubled) and denomination o-VIII, broad planchet

with much legend, clear borders of x’s, but only Fine with patchy

toning. Estimate: $200 - $250

*321. 8 reales, Philip III (ordinal visible), P-B (5th period). S-

P14a, KM-10, 27.1 grams. Very rare issue with king’s ordinal III

visible in legend, and a nice specimen too, with full shield and

cross, bold P-B, minor planchet-flaw above cross, cleaned and

re-toned AVF. Estimate: $300 - $400

*322. 8 reales, Philip III, P-R (curved leg), commas in legend.

S-P15, KM-10, 26.9 grams. Unique variety with commas

separating words in legend, good full crown and shield, full but

crude cross, uneven and oddly shaped planchet, VF+ with

sediment on fields. Estimate: $500 - $700

Note: Lots marked with

an asterisk (*) come

from an early-1630s

hoard in southern Peru.

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*323. 8 reales, Philip III, P-R (curved leg). S-P15, KM-10, 27.1

grams. Bold P-R, nice full shield and crown and cross, VF with

some central flatness, nicely toned. Estimate: $200 - $300

*324. 8 reales, Philip III, P-R (curved leg). S-P15, KM-10, 27.5

grams. Good full shield and crown and cross, weak P-R, AVF

with brownish sediment on fields, uneven planchet. Estimate:

$150 - $250

325. 8 reales, Philip III, P-Q. S-P17, KM-10, 27.1 grams. Round

planchet with choice full cross-lions-castles, nice full shield, bold

assayer Q and denomination o-VIII, VF+ with uneven toning.

With ANACS photo-certificate. Estimate: $150 - $200

326. 8 reales, Philip III, P-Q, cut and chopmarked. S-P17,

KM-10, 27.1 grams. Very crude specimen with no less than 19(!)

test-cuts around the edge, dark surfaces with spots of blue-green

(uncleaned and impossible to grade), most of shield and cross

barely visible. Estimate: $50 - $80

*327. 8 reales, Philip III, P-M. S-P18, KM-10, 27.0 grams. Good

full shield and cross, bold denomination o-VIII, king’s name

PHIL(IPPVS) in legend, AVF with sediment on fields, somewhat

crude planchet. Estimate: $200 - $300

328. 8 reales, Philip III, P+T (ca. 1620). S-P21, KM-10, 25.3

grams. Darkly toned as from burial or salvage (otherwise AXF),

good full cross (quadrants transposed) and shield. Estimate:

$150 - $200

*329. 8 reales, “16ZIII,” P+T, possibly finest known. S-P22a,

KM-19, 27.2 grams. Big round planchet with full shield and cross

(quadrants transposed), full P+T, most of legends, including a

very clear 16ZIII (1623 date), a very rare and curious issue

resulting from a lack of proper number punches, cleaned and re-

toned AVF. Estimate: $500 - $750

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*330. 8 reales, (162)4, P•P. S-P23, KM-19 26.7 grams. Bold P•P

and clear bottom half of 4 of date (extremely rare), good and

nearly full shield and cross (quadrants transposed, slightly

doubled), typically crude, VF with sediment on fields. Estimate:

$300 - $400

*331. 8 reales, (16)28T. S-P24, KM-19a, 27.0 grams. Choice full

shield and cross, clear bottom half of “Z8” of date, AXF with

spotty toning and verdigris. Estimate: $300 - $500

*332. 8 reales, 16(2)8P/T. S-P25, KM-19a, 26.4 grams. Nice full

shield, full cross with bold 16 and bottom half of 8 of date, full

P•P with the assayer clearly punched over a T (very rare),

cleaned and re-toned AXF. Estimate: $350 - $450

*333. 8 reales, (1)6229T (doubled date, with two clear 2’s),

denomination 8, large dots in borders. S-P26, KM-19a, 27.3

grams. Very bold full cross (slightly doubled), nice full shield,

bold P-T, nearly full 6229 of date with the penultimate digit very

clear twice due to doubling, AXF with sediment on fields.

Estimate: $500 - $700

*334. 8 reales, (1)629T, denomination 8, large dots in

borders. S-P26, KM-19a, 27.1 grams. Uneven planchet with much

flatness (otherwise VF) but bold 29 of date, full shield and cross,

some sediment and verdigris. Estimate: $350 - $575

*335. 8 reales, 1629T, denomination 8, small dots in reverse

border. S-P26, KM-19a, 26.2 grams. Nice full shield and cross,

bold 29 of date, very elegant new border of dots, VF+ with

slightly patchy toning. Estimate: $350 - $575

*336. 8 reales, 1630, •P•T•, denomination •8•. S-P26, KM-19a,

27.4 grams. Well-detailed full shield (slightly doubled), good full

cross, all four digits of date plainly visible, VF+ with spots of

toning. Estimate: $450 - $675

*337. 8 reales, (1)630T, denomination x8x. S-P26, KM-19a, 27.0

grams. Very nice cross with very bold 30 of date, full but slightly

doubled shield, AXF with rich toning all over. Estimate: $350 -

$575

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*338. 8 reales, Philip IV, (P)-T (ca. 1630), denomination

x8(x). S-P26, KM-19a, 26.9 grams. Choice full shield and cross,

VF with sediment on fields, peripheral flatness. Estimate: $200 -

$300

339. 8 reales, Philip IV, P-T (early 1640s). S-P30, KM-19a, 24.0

grams. Good full cross, full but typically crude shield, silvery

with spots of rusty sediment, very underweight but full flan,

typical of this period of debased silver. Estimate: $100 - $150

*340. 4 reales, Philip III, P-R (curved leg). S-P15, KM-9, 13.6

grams. Nice clear assayer, full shield and cross, Fine+ with

sediment on fields. Estimate: $150 - $250

*341. 4 reales, Philip III, P-R (curved leg). S-P15, KM-9, 13.7

grams. Nice full shield and cross, large edge-split, Fine+ with

sediment on fields. Estimate: $135 - $225

*342. 4 reales, Philip III, P-Q. S-P17, KM-9, 13.5 grams.

Beautiful round planchet with perfect inner details, bold P-Q,

lightly toned AVF, one of the best specimens possible. Estimate:

$200 - $300

*343. 4 reales, 1629T, large dots in borders. S-P26, KM-17a,

13.6 grams. Bold date (rare), nearly full shield and cross, VF but

somewhat crude planchet, unevenly toned. Estimate: $500 -

$700

*344. 4 reales, 1629, •P•T•, denomination o-IIII, small dots in

reverse border. S-P26, KM-17a, 13.7 grams. Good full shield and

cross, clear bottom half of 629 of date (rare), full mintmark-

assayer, cleaned and re-toned AXF. Estimate: $300 - $400

*345. 4 reales, (1)630T, denomination (o)-IIII. S-P26, KM-

unlisted, 14.2 grams. Full but crudely doubled shield and 630 of

date (rare), full cross, VF+ with sediment and spots of verdigris.

Estimate: $500 - $700

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*346. 4 reales, Philip IV, P-T (ca. 1630). S-P26, KM-17a, 13.8

grams. Nice and full but slightly doubled shield, full cross, crude

edge, VF+ with lots of sediment on fields. Estimate: $150 -

$250

*347. 2 reales, 1626T/P, denomination z over o-II. S-P24, KM-

14a, 6.8 grams. Very rare date (clear bottoms of 62 and bottom

half of final 6), unusually round and well-centered planchet,

slightly doubled denomination clearly manifest as a small “z”

punched over “o-II” (unique to this date), also clear over-assayer

T/P, nice full shield and cross, cleaned and re-toned VF+.

Estimate: $450 - $575

*348. 2 reales, (1)628P/T, denomination Z. S-P25, KM-14a 6.6

grams. Very crisp full shield and cross, bold 8 of date and clear

over-assayer P/T (very rare), cleaned AXF with the beginnings

of attractive rainbow toning. Estimate: $300 - $400

*349. 2 reales, (1)629T, denomination z, large dots in

borders. S-P26, KM-14a, 7.0 grams. Bold date (rare), full shield

and cross, AVF with some flat spots, heavy sediment on fields.

Estimate: $400 - $525

*350. 2 reales, 1629T, large dots in borders. S-P26, KM-14a,

6.8 grams. Very high grade (AU+) with crisp detail in shield and

cross (but both with flatness to right), full 1629 date (very rare

thus), broad and roundish planchet, cleaned and re-toned.

Estimate: $350 - $500

*351. 2 reales, (16)30T. S-P26, KM-14a, 6.0 grams. Crisply

detailed shield and cross (both nearly full), clear 0 of date

(scarce), somewhat odd shape, cleaned and re-toned XF+.

Estimate: $300 - $400

352. 1 real, Philip IV, P-O to left (1649). S-P35, KM-12b, 3.4

grams. Nice full cross, nearly full shield, About Fine. Estimate:

$60 - $90

353. 1 real, Philip IV, P-O to left, neater style (1650-1). S-P35,

KM-12b, 3.4 grams. Broad planchet but with much flatness,

otherwise VF, darkly toned, probably salvaged. Estimate: $50 -

$80

354. ½ real, Philip II, assayer L below monogram, P to left. S-

P3, KM-1.2, 1.6 grams. Typically broad, thin planchet with full

inner details, full crown and nearly full legends, attractively

toned VF, scarce early issue. Estimate: $125 - $200

1652 transitional

355. 1 real, (1652)E McLean Type II. S-P37, KM-B13.2, 1.8

grams. Nice pillars-and-waves with clear I’s in the central

column, good but off-center shield, lightly toned AVF, scarce.

Estimate: $75 - $125

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360. 8 reales, 1669E. S-P37b, KM-26, 26.9 grams. Lots of detail

(full cross and pillars-and-waves, 2 bold dates, 3 bold assayers,

king’s name CAROLVS), toned AVF with minor corrosion

(probably salvaged). Estimate: $200 - $250

361. 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b, KM-26, 24.3 grams. Non-toned

About Fine (salvaged, probably from a ca.-1671 wreck in Seville

harbor, Spain) with much flatness, nearly full cross and pillars, 2

assayers. Estimate: $100 - $150

362. 8 reales, 1687VR. S-P40, KM-26, 28.2 grams. Broad flan

with 2 dates, 3 mintmarks, nice full crown, full but doubled cross

and pillars, king’s name CAROLVS, Fine+ with many flat spots.

Estimate: $150 - $200

363. 8 reales, 1700(F). S-P42, KM-26, 24.7 grams. Very crude VG

(needs cleaning) with clear date and decent pillars-and-waves,

but cross off-center and mostly flat, orange and brown sediment

and encrustation all over. Estimate: $60 - $90

356. ½ real, (1652E) McLean Type IIb with upside-down V

for A in PLVS VLTRA. S-P37, KM-A12.5, 0.9 gram. Clear motto

with unusual (and unique) error, nice little cross as well,

attractively toned AXF, slightly grainy from salvage. Estimate:

$100 - $150

357. ½ real, (1652E) McLean Type IIe. S-P37, KM-A12.6, 1.4

grams. Crude from salvage (VG+) but with most details clear,

scarce type. Estimate: $40 - $60

Pillars-and-waves (1652-1773)

358. 8 reales, 1662E. S-P37a, KM-21, 27.1 grams. Big, lemon-

shaped planchet with full but slightly doubled cross and pillars-

and-waves, 3 dates, 2 mintmarks and assayers, richly toned VF.

Estimate: $150 - $200

359. 8 reales, 1668E. S-P37b, KM-26, 23.4 grams. Small,

roundish, underweight planchet (probably shaved long ago), with

full cross and pillars-and-waves, 3 bold assayers, 2 dates and

mintmarks, 3 hairline edge-splits, no toning, Fine. Estimate:

$100 - $150

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364. 8 reales, 1709Y. S-P43a, KM-31, 26.6 grams. Bold date and

denomination on pillars side, very crude cross (as struck), thick

and chunky planchet, lightly toned About Fine. Estimate: $200 -

$275

365. 8 reales, 1723Y. S-P43a, KM-31, 27.2 grams. Typically

chunky About Fine with 2 dates and assayers, hole near edge,

mostly toned, oddly shaped (consignor saw the profile as a face).

Estimate: $100 - $200

366. 8 reales, Philip V or Louis I, date not visible, assayer Y.

27.1 grams. Chunky and very crudely corroded and encrusted on

pillars side (impossible to grade), most of cross, patchy dark

toning. Estimate: $40 - $60

367. 8 reales, 1761(V)-Y. S-P57, KM-45 26.9 grams. Very bold

date, good full cross with second date below, typically very

chunky but with nicely contrasting toning, Fine+ for wear.

Estimate: $125 - $175

368. 8 reales, 1764V-Y. S-P57, KM-45, 27.0 grams. Choice

specimen, richly toned VF, with full cross and date and assayer

Y, round and thick planchet. Pedigreed to the Craig A. Whitford

auction of November 24-25, 1995 Estimate: $200 - $300

369. 4 reales, 1658E. S-P37a, KM-18, 15.2 grams. Large, round

coin that is actually overweight (unusual for the mint to give

away silver like that!), nearly full cross and pillars-and-waves,

lightly toned AVF with some flat spots, small edge-split.

Estimate: $200 - $300

370. 2 reales, 1690VR. S-P30, KM-24, 8.0 grams. Choice, round,

broad specimen with full cross, bold CARO(LVS), 2 dates, 3

assayers, slightly off-center pillars, beautifully toned VF, also

overweight (free silver again!). Estimate: $200 - $300

371. 2 reales, 1770(V-Y). S-P59, KM-43, 6.4 grams. Crude chunk

of a coin, with most of cross, weak but certain date, AVG for

wear, patchy toning. Estimate: $50 - $70

372. 1 real, 1660E. S-P37a, KM-13, 5.6 grams. Thick, overweight

planchet (another unusual instance of the mint giving away free

silver!), with choice full crown but most of cross flat, pillars side

a bit corroded (otherwise About Fine), weak date. Estimate: $40

- $60

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373. 1 real, 1661E. S-P37a, KM-13, 3.9 grams. Broad, crude

planchet (uneven strike) with much flatness but otherwise decent

grade (AVF), 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers, much of

king’s name in legend, patchy toning. Estimate: $40 - $60

374. ½ real, 1699. S-P42, KM-22, 1.2 grams. Nearly full cross and

monogram, bold 69 of date, somewhat silvery with light

corrosion (otherwise Fine). Estimate: $40 - $60

375. ½ real, 1723. S-P43a, KM-27, 1.0 gram. Bold 723 date below

nearly full monogram, worn cross, small planchet, About Fine,

no toning. Estimate: $25 - $50

376. ½ real, date not visible, Louis I (1725-7). S-P43b, KM-

32,0.9 gram. Scarce issue with most of Louis I monogram visible

but typically very crude and also salvaged (probably from the

Rimac River in Lima, Peru), otherwise About Fine. Estimate:

$40 - $60

377. ½ real, 1729. S-P44, KM-27, 1.3 grams. Broad flan with

nearly full cross and monogram, bold 9 in date, Fine+ with

sediment in crevices. Estimate: $40 - $60

378. ½ real, 1733. KM-27a, 1.6 grams. Most of monogram and

cross, clear date, Fine with some flatness. Estimate: $40 - $60

379. ½ real, 1736. S-P46, KM-27a, 1.2 grams. Bold date, most of

cross, typically small and chunky, nicely toned Fine+. Estimate:

$40 - $60

380. ½ real, 1745. S-P50, KM-27a,1.3 grams. Odd-shaped Fine

with nearly full cross and monogram, clear 45 of date, very

lightly toned. Estimate: $40 - $60

381. ½ real, 1758. S-P54, KM-36, 1.7 grams. Bold 758 date, most

of cross, toned About Fine with flat spots. Estimate: $40 - $60

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN

REPUBLIC

382. Copper 4 maravedís, Charles-Joanna, assayer F, with

key countermark for revaluation to 2 maravedís (1577). S-

SD1, KM-47 (host coin), 2.6 grams. Uncleaned (impossible to

grade), with attractive green encrustation all over, but with nice

details peeking through, including complete assayer F and

denomination 4 flanking the anchor-shaped Y (for YOANA),

nice crowns above pillars, much legend, but best of all is the full

and well-detailed key countermark at upper right, a scarce mark

that was applied in 1577 to devalue the coin to 2 maravedís,

since nearly all the coins were underweight. From a hoard found in

Jamaica in 1973, with small certificate Estimate: $50 - $75

383. Copper 4 maravedís, Charles-Joanna, assayer F. S-SD1,

KM-47 3.2 grams. F to left, 4 to right, part of king’s name

(CA)ROLV(S) in legend, clear mintmark S-(P), Fine with edge-

split, nice copper color. Estimate: $25 - $40

SEVILLE, SPAIN

384. 8 reales, Philip IV, S-R. CT-Type 82, KM-80, 27.4 grams.

Very thick planchet (as usual) with nearly full cross and shield,

clear mintmark S (weak assayer R), nicely toned AVF. Estimate:

$100 - $150

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385. 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic P to right of

yoke. CT-179, 13.6 grams. Round planchet with typically well-

detailed shield and yoke-and-arrows, full crown, some legend,

lustrous XF+, no toning. Estimate: $325 - $475

386. 4 reales, (161)2B. CT-192a, KM-36.2, 13.3 grams. Choice,

broad-planchet specimen with full shield and cross, much legend,

full crown, elegantly toned AXF with edge-split. Estimate: $150

- $225

387. 4 reales, Charles II, assayer S (ca. 1680). CT-unlisted, KM-

unlisted, 9.5 grams. Very rare issue (unlisted in any references

that I know of), with bold S•S to left of shield, most of cross,

crude strike (and quite underweight, although that may be from

old clipping), About Fine with toning in crevices, could be quite

valuable. Estimate: $75 - $100

388. 8 reales, 1694, “Maria” type. CT-200, KM-206, 20.6 grams.

Nice specimen for the type (which comes rather crude), with

bold “MARIA” monogram, nearly full shield and crown, weak

but certain date at about 7 o’clock in the legend, richly toned

VF+ with edge-split, much flatness, very scarce. Estimate:

$575 - $750

OTHER COINS(all silver except where noted otherwise)

BOLIVIA

(Potosí mint, bust-type)

389. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818PJ. CT-537, KM-84, 26.8

grams. Lightly cleaned XF, starting to re-tone. Estimate: $50 -

$80

390. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1823PJ. CT-542, KM-84, 27.1

grams. Attractive XF with light, natural toning. Estimate: $70 -

$100

391. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824PJ. CT-543, KM-84, 26.8

grams. Lustrous XF with weak centers, no toning. Pedigreed to the

Superior auction of December 5-6, 1997 Estimate: $100 - $150

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GREAT BRITAIN

392. London, England, sixpence, Elizabeth I, 1561. S-2561, 2.5

grams. Broad-planchet AVF with full and bold legends, nice

shield, full bust, with nicely contrasting dark sediment and/or

toning in crevices. Found by Bill Sauerwalt with 23 Mexican

Charles-Joanna coins south of Edgewater, on the east coast of Florida

(see The Rainbow Chasers, by Gore [2006]). Estimate: $200 - $250

GUATEMALA

(Guatemala City mint) (photos reduced)

393. Lot of 100 ¼ reales, 1861-3, 1866-9, 1888, and 1893, all

of the “lion” type. Each coin about 0.75 gram. Various types but

all with rampant lion on one side, hence very desirable for

jewelry (typically five times the price of the non-lion types),

most high grade (XF or better) but all useable (no throwaways),

sold as a lot of 100 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $600

394. Lot of 100 ¼ reales, 1861-3, 1866-9, 1888, and 1893, all

of the “lion” type. Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above, sold as a

lot of 100 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $600

395. Lot of 100 ¼ reales, 1861-3, 1866-9, 1888, and 1893, all

of the “lion” type. Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above, sold as a

lot of 100 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $600

396. Lot of 100 ¼ reales, 1861-3, 1866-9, 1888, and 1893, all

of the “lion” type. Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above, sold as a

lot of 100 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $600

397. Lot of 100 ¼ reales, 1861-3, 1866-9, 1888, and 1893, all

of the “lion” type. Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above, sold as a

lot of 100 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $600

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398. Lot of 144 ¼ reales, 1872-9 and 1889-91, type with small

sun over mountains on obverse and wreath design on

reverse. Each coin about 0.75 gram. No lions on these, but still

very useful pieces for jewelry or a starter collection (talk about

an easy thing for kids to collect, yet still old and silver!), mostly

XF or better, no throwaways, sold as a lot of 144 pieces only.

Estimate: $500 - $750

399. Lot of 114 ¼ reales, 1879-86, 1889 and 1893, type with

long-rayed sun over mountains on obverse and wreath design

on reverse. Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above but higher grade

(mostly AU), sold as a lot of 114 pieces only. Estimate: $500 -

$750

400. Lot of 176 ¼ reales, 1894-99, new type with small sun

over mountains on obverse and wreath design on reverse.

Each coin about 0.75 gram. As above but higher grade (mostly AU

or UNC), sold as a lot of 176 pieces only. Estimate: $500 - $750

MEXICO

(all Mexico City mint)

Pillar dollars

401. 8 reales, Philip V, 1739MF. CT-702, KM-103, 26.6 grams.

Decent, non-salvage Fine but with damage near edge at date.

Estimate: $60 - $90

402. 8 reales, Charles III, 1767MF. CT-826, KM-105, 27.0 grams.

Lustrous XF+ with light rainbow toning all over. Estimate: $200

- $250

Bust-type

403. 8 reales, Charles III, 1773FM, initials facing rim. CT-835,

KM-106.1, 26.6 grams. Cleaned XF with some light scratches,

popular early issue. Estimate: $70 - $100

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404. 8 reales, Charles III, 1778FF. CT-842, KM-106.2, 26.9

grams. Lustrous (lightly cleaned?) XF with a few very light

scratches. Estimate: $60 - $90

405. 8 reales, Charles III, 1785FM. CT-852, KM-106.2a, 26.8

grams. AVF with weak centers, 5 or 6 very distinct and curious

chopmarks from circulation in the Orient. Estimate: $50 - $75

406. 8 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III,

ordinal IV), 1789FM. CT-642, KM-107, 26.8 grams. Nicely toned

AVF with weak centers, slightly off-center reverse. Estimate:

$70 - $100

407. 8 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III,

ordinal IIII), 1790FM. CT-644, KM-108, 26.7 grams. Nicely

toned Fine+ with chopmarks? behind head. Estimate: $60 - $90

408. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791FM. CT-646, KM-109, 26.8 grams.

Deeply rainbow-toned AXF, no problems, quite pretty. Estimate:

$60 - $90

409. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791FM. CT-646, KM-109, 26.4 grams.

Toned VG and loaded with chopmarks from circulation in the

Orient. Estimate: $40 - $60

410. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1792FM. CT-647, KM-109, 26.5 grams.

Cleaned VG, with many small chopmarks (as above). Estimate:

$50 - $75

411. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1794FM. CT-649, KM-109, 26.5 grams.

VG+ with patchy toning and loaded with small chopmarks (as

above). Estimate: $40 - $60

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412. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1795FM. CT-650, KM-109, 26.8 grams.

Lustrous XF with faint beginnings of rainbow toning. Estimate:

$100 - $150

413. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796FM. CT-651, KM-109, 26.8 grams.

Richly toned Fine with stress marks on bust, dent in edge.

Estimate: $40 - $60

414. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798FM. CT-653, KM-109, 26.9 grams.

Very heavily chopmarked (impossible to grade) but with just

enough of the original design peeking out to attribute it.

Estimate: $30 - $50

415. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800FM. CT-655, KM-109, 26.9 grams.

Lustrous AU with light rainbow toning, curiously with everything

on the obverse faintly doubled, a “shadow effect” from the die

itself, a rare occurrence in this type. Estimate: $200 - $275

416. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804TH. CT-661, KM-109, 27.0 grams.

Very colorful and lustrous XF+ with weak spot in center, streak

of dark toning. Estimate: $80 - $120

417. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806TH. CT-663, KM-109, 26.9 grams.

Lightly cleaned VF with spots of new toning. Estimate: $50 -

$75

418. 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807TH. CT-664, KM-109, 26.9 grams.

Lustrous XF (cleaned), crude edge. Estimate: $40 - $60

419. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII (“armored” bust), 1809TH. CT-

492, KM-110, 27.1 grams. Lustrous (lightly cleaned) XF with weak

centers, desirable transitional type. Estimate: $70 - $100

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420. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814JJ. CT-503, KM-111, 26.9

grams. Lightly toned XF with minor flaws (as made) in legends.

Estimate: $60 - $90

421. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818JJ. CT-507, KM-111, 26.9

grams. Lustrous (lightly cleaned?) XF, slightly off-center reverse,

better date. Pedigreed to the Richard A. Long sale of July 15, 1997

Estimate: $100 - $150

422. 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821JJ. CT-510, KM-111, 26.8

grams. Very deeply toned Fine+, no problems, desirable final date

of series. Estimate: $40 - $60

Medal

423. 4 reales-sized “proclamation” medal, 1796. Grove-C268,

14.1 grams. Beautifully toned AU, no problems. Estimate: $175 -

$250

PERU

(all bust-type)

424. Lima, 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798IJ. CT-629, KM-97, 26.7

grams. Bold VF, lightly cleaned and with scratches on bust.

Estimate: $40 - $60

425. Lima, 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805JP. CT-637, KM-97, 23.5

grams. Polished AVF, no problems except for the buffed surfaces,

also rather underweight but undeniably genuine (stress lines in

fields, details correct). Estimate: $40 - $60

426. Lima, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII (“imaginary” bust),

1811JP. CT-467, KM-106.2, 26.7 grams. VF with flat area in

center, adjustment marks on both sides, desirable transitional

type. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale of November 11, 2003 Estimate:

$60 - $90

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SPAIN

430. Madrid, 4 reales “double pistareen,” Philip V, 1740JF.

CT-811, KM-337.1, 13.2 grams. Beautifully rainbow-toned AXF,

perfectly struck, no problems. Estimate: $275 - $350

431. Segovia, 4 reales “double pistareen,” Charles II, 1685/

4BR. CT-361, KM-200, 12.9 grams. Attractively toned VF with tiny

old dent in shield, the final digit of the date clearly erased and

then overstruck (presumably from 4 to 5). Estimate: $350 - $500

432. Seville, 2 reales “pistareen,” Philip V, 1724J. CT-1029,

KM-307, 5.0 grams. Lightly toned XF, typically slightly off-center

and warped (from a roller press). Estimate: $30 - $50

433. Seville, 2 reales “pistareen,” Philip V, 1737/6P. CT-

unlisted (cf. 1042), KM-unlisted (cf. 355), 5.8 grams. Perfectly struck

VF+, nicely toned, with clear overdate that is unlisted and

presumably rare. Estimate: $50 - $75

427. Lima, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (“imaginary” bust),

1810JP. CT-823, KM-104.2, 6.7 grams. Somewhat weakly struck

AXF, lustrous, desirable transitional type that you rarely see in

this denomination. Estimate: $125 - $200

428. Cuzco, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824T. CT-397, KM-117.2,

26.8 grams. Richly old-toned AVF, very off-center strike but no

real problems, quite attractive and desirable as a one-year issue

at the end of the colonial period. Estimate: $100 - $150

PORTUGAL

429. Lisbon, copper 5 reais(?) of Sebastian I (?) (1557-78),

with unidentified C countermark. 4.8 grams. Broad, round coin,

cupped and nearly smooth from wear but with clear C

countermark (possibly quite rare and valuable) in the middle of

the Portuguese arms. From a hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with

small certificate Estimate: $50 - $75

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ARTIFACTS(mostly from shipwrecks)

NOTE: Photos in this section are NOT to scale and are generally much reduced in size.

Unidentified ca.-1450 Chinese wreck off

Indonesia

434. Earthenware mercury vessel, European, 1400s?. 958

grams, about 7½” tall and 5" in diameter at its widest. Among the

many amphora-type vessels made in Europe since ancient times

were small jars with very narrow mouths, like this one, used to

transport mercury (or quicksilver), an important liquid metal for

silvering mirrors and extracting pure silver and gold from ore.

The jar tapers to a narrow, flat base, and is widest at its top,

where the (missing) lip is broken off to reveal a neck of only

about a half inch in diameter. While the inside actually jingles

with the sound of flaked-off encrustation, the outside is loaded

with the same stuff but still adhering, all very white and beautiful

against the grayish color of the original earthenware. A rare

object, and quite cute. Estimate: $500 - $700

Spanish “Manila Galleon wreck” in the

Philippines, ca. 1571

435. Small, ornate bronze cannon, Spanish, 1500s. About 47

pounds, total length about 25", about 4" in diameter (not including

trunnions), 1¼” bore. What a beautiful cannon this is! Its small

size means it was probably more ornamental than anything else

(or a signal cannon of some sort), with lots of bells and whistles:

“dolphin” lifting handles, M•V•S in escutcheon behind the

second reinforce, trunnions and cascabel, and large but

somewhat damaged touchhole with stanchions on either side

(sights?), the muzzle very bulbous and with no less than 13

bands, and graced with a lovely patina all over (really from a

shipwreck?). Shame there is not more known about its origin, but

for a display artifact at least you could not ask for better! From

the collection of Robert F. Marx through Seahawk. Estimate: $4,500

- $5,750

Atocha, sunk in 1622 southwest of Key

West, Florida

436. High-grade emerald ring. 5.7 grams, about 5/8" in diameter,

with approx. 1-carat stone. This fabulous artifact contains one of

the best (darkest and clearest) emeralds ever recovered from this

wreck, in its original high-karat gold setting from the 1600s,

made for a lady and still useful for that purpose today! The

design around the stone (which is rectangular) is like a Tudor

rose, understated but elegant, a jewel that had high value in its

own time as well. The Fishers’ original price (as printed on the

accompanying tag) was $43,000, but you can have it for far less

now. With Fisher hologram photo-certificate #95A-29458 from 2003

along with an appraisal certificate for $43,000 that specifies the item

as “Kane Fisher [Mel’s son] 2003 Division Ring.” Estimate:

$17,000 - $20,000

437. Single silver chain link. 4.2 grams, oval, about 1" x ¾”. A

single, fused link of high-grade silver, purpose unknown,

possibly an example of how the Spaniards smuggled silver

without taxation. With Fisher photo-certificate #86A-4863.

Estimate: $250 - $375

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Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 southwest of

Key West, Florida

438. Gold spiral-link chain (77 links, 139 grams). 142.3 grams,

18½” long, each link about 3/8" in diameter. Next to the gold bars,

perhaps the most obviously valuable of all the artifacts from the

Atocha and the Santa Margarita were its many gold chains, the

biggest of which sold in the original Christie’s auction of 1988

for $319,000! Since that auction there have been very few gold

chains on the market, and this is clearly one of the nicer ones,

with good-sized links of fluted (and every other one twisted)

gold, probably high grade but certainly in excellent condition.

The length is just right for a lady, but it is heavy! The ends of the

links are slightly open, the idea being that one could easily break

off pieces of the chain to use as a form of untaxed money, hence

the term most often associated with these artifacts is “money

chain.” The original point value for this piece, stated on the

certificate, is 973 points, which in 1985 had a value of about $54

per point according to the State of Florida (roughly $52,500),

although prices as high as $108 per point have been realized at

auction. With Fisher photo-certificate #68 from 1985. Estimate:

$75,000 - $100,000

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama

Island

439. Thickly encrusted silver buckle. 41 grams, roughly 2" x

1¼”. A typical small, rectangular buckle with moving parts fused

to main part, all rather “puffy” from oxidation and with green

and white encrustation on the black surfaces, rare from this

wreck and a neat little display. Estimate: $300 - $450

440. Earthenware “olive jar” neck and side (Spanish). Side

piece: 703 grams, about 11" x 5"; neck: 252 grams, about 2" tall, 3¾”

in diameter, with 2¼” aperture. These are the typical objects found

on a colonial shipwreck site: not the intact vessels but just the

broken sides and tops (necks), inexpensive artifacts that make

great displays. You can get them from the 1715 Fleet by the

bucketful, but you hardly ever see them from the Maravillas, as

these are. Both pieces are a nice reddish orange with bits of

white encrustation, very thick and solid. Sold as a lot of two

pieces only. Estimate: $60 - $90

Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in

1656 off Western Australia

441. Earthenware “Bellarmine” jug, German or Dutch, ca.

1620. 959 grams, about 8¼” tall, 6" in diameter across the middle,

3¼” base. So-called Bellarmine jugs like this one, with a

grotesque, bearded face on the neck, were first made in the early

1500s, but by the 17th century they were mass-produced in

Protestant areas of Europe to poke fun of Cardinal Robert

Bellarmine, who was very unpopular for his theological views

(most famously, he was the one who warned Galileo against

promoting the heliocentric theory, which of course is factual

today but at the time was heresy). These distinctively brown and

bulbous beer jugs then found their way into nearly every self-

respecting pub and tavern across Europe and even abroad, and

some have even been found on shipwrecks, like this one. The

condition of this piece is near perfect, with a right-facing

rampant lion in medallion on the side below the face (both

features with a hint of blue color), “rat-tail” style handle, some

wormy encrustation in places, quite rare in this condition from a

documented wreck. From the Rodney Harmic collection of

Bellarmine jugs, with tag #B0141. Estimate: $1,500 - $1,800

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Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara

Island, Ecuador

442. Iron horseshoe mounted on a plaque. 375 grams (including

plaque), about 5" x 3¾” (plaque: about 7½” x 6"). Mundane iron

artifacts from shipwrecks, like horseshoes and ax-heads, are

harder to find than one might think, mostly because they rarely

survive the oxidation. This horseshoe, however, is in relatively

decent shape (professionally conserved), even with three nail

holes still in evidence, a little wrinkled and corroded but

definitely “all there,” mounted upright (for good luck!) on a

sturdy, dark-brown particle-board plaque with imprinted

nameplates at top and bottom that say “Santa María de la

Consolación - 1681” (top) and “Isla Santa Clara, Ecuador ‘El

Muerto’” (bottom). With ROBCAR photo-certificate #I00003.

Estimate: $25 - $40

443. Complete bronze hull-pin with markings. About 3 lb.,

about 30½” long, ¾” in cross-section. The ribs of a ship were

generally held together with all sorts of fasteners of wood, iron

and bronze, but perhaps the most impressive of those was the

hull-pin, a long nail that fastened the wooden skin of the ship and

was blunted at both ends to keep it in place. Most of the time we

see incomplete hull-pins or the more-common spikes that, albeit

large, had one blunt end and one pointed end, but this pin is

complete. This one also has the added distinction of carrying a

very clear marking “XXXVII” (Roman numeral 37, probably to

show where it went in the building of the ship) deeply slashed in

the center, in an area that is polished and looks more brassy than

bronze. The rest of the pin shows encrustation and a slight bend

to it, all very solid and intact. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#B0008. Estimate: $100 - $125

444. Complete bronze spike. About 1 lb., 3 oz., 8¾” long and 13/

16" in cross-section. Another impressive part of the architecture of

the ship, this with one flat end and one pointed end, the latter

tapering to a flat point with six slashes on each side to help the

spike keep its grip (now holding tight to some grayish

encrustation), the rest of the spike quite straight and alternating

black and brassy in color. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #B0009.

Estimate: $40 - $60

445. Group of nine small brass nails and tacks. 1.5 oz. total,

each between 2 and 11 grams, the nails about 1" to 1¾” in length, the

tacks about ½” long and 7/8" in diameter. The most common and

mundane fasteners on a ship. This lot consists of four flathead

tacks and three small nails, plus one larger nail with square

cross-section, each its own color (coppery to brassy), some with

encrustation and patina and some completely clean, sold as a lot

of 9 items only. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #B0010. Estimate:

$30 - $50

446. Earthenware “olive jar” neck with section of side

attached. 504 grams, approx. 8" x 7" overall, the neck about 2-7/8" in

diameter. Impressive fragment of an olive jar, with wide-mouth

neck and section of the shoulder of the jar, with dried brown mud

caked on the inside and little bits of encrustation here and there.

With ROBCAR photo-certificate #C00025. Estimate: $20 - $30

447. Lot of three earthenware “olive jar” necks. Between 150

and 300 grams each, roughly 3"-4" in diameter (each). The tops of

three separate jars, each with a small portion of the shoulder of

the jar too, in varying degrees of preservation, some wormy

encrustation on one. Sold as a lot of three only. With ROBCAR

photo-certificates #C00026, 7, 8. Estimate: $45 - $75

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“Porto Bello wreck,” sunk in 1681 or 1682

off Porto Bello, Panama

448. Long steel rapier blade, Spanish, professionally

conserved. A little over 1 lb., and just over 45" long and ¾” at its

widest. In the 1990s one of our diver contacts here in Florida told

us he had a box of Toledo rapiers for sale from a 17th-century

Spanish shipwreck, so we met him and bought what we could.

The rest were taken to a conservator and eventually got the

notoriety deserving of such rare relics. After all, how could such

thin and fragile iron artifacts survive centuries of oxidation under

the sea? The answer is that they were found in the silt just as they

had been packed, inside big wooden chests, and not spilled out

all over the sea floor. The divers were a little disappointed, as

they were hoping the chests would be full of silver and gold, but

the sword-blades were actually much rarer! After conservation,

each blade ceased rusting, as they had been since recovery, and

remained solid and even still sharp! This piece is typical, a two-

sided foil with dark brown color throughout, its very tip broken

off but otherwise intact and impressive. With July-August 1998

issue of Treasure Quest magazine, which contains an interesting article

by Daryl Pinck about the salvaging of these blades and the wreck that

yielded them (and how he was thrown in the Panamanian jail in the

process!). Estimate: $125 - $175

449. Steel short-sword blade, Spanish, professionally

conserved. 179 grams, about 20" long and 7/8" at its widest. Same

story and condition as above but a totally different type of blade:

one-sided, slightly wider near the tang, more like a dagger or

extra-long steak knife. The point is intact and very sharp, and

parts of the surface are uncorroded and even show some ornate

design. Somewhat rare, as most of the blades were of the rapier

type above. With July-August 1998 issue of Treasure Quest magazine,

which contains an interesting article by Daryl Pinck about the

salvaging of these blades and the wreck that yielded them (and how he

was thrown in the Panamanian jail in the process!). Estimate: $125 -

$175

Unidentified wreck in the Bahamas, late

1600s/early 1700s

450. Professionally conserved section of hemp. Three small

sections, total about 10" x 7". Among the many mundane materials

that virtually never survive centuries under the sea is hemp, a

rope-fiber used (in this instance at least) to make baskets, hence

this item is extremely rare. The sections of weaving present here

look as good as the day they were made, just a little dark (brown)

and fragile, which is why they are safely displayed in a glass-top

Riker mounting box. Estimate: $50 - $75

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

451. Gold ring with purple amethyst. 4.2 grams, about ½” in

diameter, with large (3-4 carats) stone. A very curious jewel, with a

large, rectangular, “emerald-cut” amethyst mounted off-axis (to

draw attention?) in a dainty little ring that would require a small

lady’s finger, perfectly intact, about 22K gold, the stone quite

dark and beautiful. While the odd mounting is not today’s style,

it was popular in the Spanish colonial era, as evidenced by the

many emerald dress-mounts from the Atocha (for example).

Found in the area of the “Corrigans” site off Vero Beach. Estimate:

$6,000 - $7,000

452. Iron cannonball (unconserved). Nearly 8 lb., about 4" in

diameter. Iron cannonballs, being solid iron, do not keep well in

the ocean. They rust and fall apart, unless they get covered with

coral, and then they fall apart later if the coral is not sealed

airtight. This is an example of one that either lost its coral shell

or somehow did not rust away, but it is flaking (very uneven

exterior) and needs to be conserved. A simply lacquer coating

will do the trick, although then it will not have the nice, smooth

black surfaces that conserved balls do. The problem is that

professionally conserving one cannonball costs more than the

ball is worth! Anyway, it is fragile but heavy, and still a high-

demand artifact from the Fleet. Estimate: $70 - $100

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456. Blue-on-white Chinese K’ang Hsi porcelain shards. 58

grams, originally about 4" in diameter and 11/16" tall. It survived a

shipwreck and 250+ years under the sea, but not a trip through

the postal service! This was once a cute little saucer, with floral

design on the interior and brown on the exterior, but now it is

just shards (three big ones and five small ones). The value of this

piece, even if one were to glue it back together, would be

minimal as a porcelain collectible; but it still has artifact value—

consider that this is the exact same type of material (in shard

form) found on the 1715 Fleet that is so rare today. Estimate:

$25 - $50

1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

457. Small bronze cross. 1.2 grams, about 1" tall and ¾” wide.

Cute little artifact, encrusted with small bits of shell and nearly

black from oxidation, but with some design visible and the loop

at top intact. The value of this piece comes from its original

certificate from Art McKee. With color certificate on thick

cardboard hand-signed by Art McKee and dated February 23, 1965,

and also pedigreed to the Craig A. Whitford auction of November 24-

25, 1995, with lot-tag and clipped description. Estimate: $275 -

$325

Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, sunk in

1741 off the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico

458. Pewter buckle. 11.9 grams, rectangular, approx. 1-7/8" x 1-7/

16". Highly ornate and beautiful buckle, the hasp and any

attachments missing (just the main part), with Baroque

scrollwork throughout the design on the front, plain back.

Estimate: $70 - $100

453. Small iron cannonball-grenade with replica fuse. 775

grams, about 3" in diameter. A small, professionally conserved

cannonball with a twist: It was cast with a hole and hollow center

for packing in powder and inserting a fuse, so that the ball would

explode like a modern hand-grenade. Of course the original

wooden fuse and powder are gone, but a very convincing replica

fuse has been inserted instead. A rare item from the Fleet, and in

high demand. From the “Corrigans” site, with Salvors, Inc.(Fisher)

photo-certificate #11554A. Estimate: $500 - $675

454. Brass gimbal from the ship’s compass. 2.6 grams, about 7"

in diameter, the strips about ½” wide. This is really just two thin

bands of metal, one (the outer ring) with holes in it for holding

the other (the inner ring), the outer piece band with a small

section missing but the inner piece nearly whole, used to hold a

compass level no matter the pitch of the ship, a rare and

important artifact, even if not completely intact. With Fisher

photo-certificate #26036. Estimate: $150 - $200

“Ca Mau wreck,” sunk ca. 1723-1735 off Ca

Mau Island, Vietnam

455. Small, intact, blue-on-white Chinese porcelain powder-

box, K’ang Hsi period. 62 grams, about 2¼” in diameter and 1" tall.

A few years back we sold a ton of porcelain artifacts from this

wreck, including many small, round, lidded boxes like this one,

but in a different design, this one being six vine-like ornaments

around a 19-point sunburst (as opposed to the grassy design

before). This is also one of the more perfectly preserved

specimens we have ever seen, with no chips or cracks or repairs,

just some typical crazing under the still-slick glaze. With Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $120 - $150

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“Ronson wreck,” sunk(?) ca. 1750 off

Manhattan (New York City)

459. Pair of English leather shoe soles, early 1700s. About 3 oz.

total, each about 10"-10½” long and 3¼” wide. Can you just picture

a colonial merchant wearing these? Completely black but still

100% intact, these were the insoles from shoes (we’re guessing

size 10) that were found in the hull of this mysterious ship found

buried in lower Manhattan. Sold as a pair only. Estimate: $40 -

$60

Geldermalsen (“Nanking Cargo”), sunk in

1752 in the South China Sea

460. Blue-on-white Chinese porcelain plate, “boatman”

pattern. 358 grams, 9" in diameter and 1" tall. A beautiful, perfectly

preserved china plate (doesn’t even look like it could ever have

been in the sea!), its blue design consisting of two buildings on

opposite outcroppings in a river with a fisherman in a boat in the

center, six flowers around the rim, not a single chip or crack or

loss of glaze anywhere, simply sublime! As nice as this one is, it

was among thousands just like it on the wreck and in the original

auction! From the Christie’s “Nanking Cargo” auction of 1986, with

lot-sticker #1755, booklet, certificate and stand. Estimate: $1,200 -

$1,500

461. Blue-on-white Chinese porcelain bowl, “scholar on

bridge” pattern. 280 grams, about 2-5/8" tall and 5¾” across the

top. Perfectly intact bowl with design on exterior showing a man

(face downcast, deep in thought) crossing a bridge between two

rocky shores, no chips or cracks or wear. Again, one of thousands

of identical examples from this wreck alone. From the Christie’s

“Nanking Cargo” auction of 1986, with lot-sticker #3122, booklet and

certificate. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,250

462. Blue-on-white Chinese porcelain cup and saucer set,

“Imari pavilion” pattern. Cup: 52 grams, saucer: 53 grams. The

cup about 1½” tall and 3" across the top; the saucer about 11/16" tall

and 4½” across the top. A matched set of the same design, which is

a building (pavilion) on a rocky outcropping, with gray and gold

and even a hint of red overglaze highlights, no chips but some of

the paint worn away and some flaws in the rim of the cup as

made (under the glaze) as well as a hairline crack in same,

noticeably inferior to the two premium pieces above but still

remarkably well preserved and attractive. With certificate and

stand. Estimate: $400 - $600

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Nuestra Señora del Rosario, sunk in 1753 off

Montevideo, Uruguay

463. Lot of 4 wooden knife handles. About 7" long and ½” wide

when full. Wood rarely survives under the sea, due to the dreaded

teredo worm, but sometimes the wood is buried deep in the mud

or silt and thus preserved, as were these knife-handles (the iron

in these knives, however, did not survive for a different reason!).

Two are complete, each with one rounded end and one flat end

with a hole and in two thin parts, then a third piece is just one

thin part with a big concretion of debris at one end, and the

fourth is just a fragment. Estimate: $40 - $50

464. Lot of 20 small buttons. Diameters of ½” to ¾”. Small, plain,

flat buttons, some with the back loop intact, some with

encrustation, mundane but still historical. Estimate: $40 - $50

Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia, Canada

465. Lot of eight pieces of brass musket “furniture,” English,

early 1700s. Anywhere from about 15 to 50 grams each, 2½” to 6½”

long and up to 1" wide. The various brass trappings (trigger-

guards, side- and butt-plates, etc.) on a colonial-era musket are

known as “furniture” and are often the only part of the musket to

survive on a wreck, as the iron and wood disintegrate. These

eight pieces, therefore, appeal to firearms collectors and

shipwreck-artifacts collectors alike, especially the one piece that

shows a “broad arrow” marking to indicate its English origin.

Some are cleaned and brassy, but most are uncleaned and rusty

with patina. Sold as lot of eight pieces only. Estimate: $300 -

$450

Tounant, sunk in 1779 off Haiti

466. Two-handled earthenware bowl, French (intact). 409

grams, about 2-5/8" tall and 6¼” in diameter, with two 1½” handles.

This beautiful piece, probably some kind of porringer, is

perfectly intact (which is rare for pottery from a sunken warship)

and attractive, with tan color all over except for the places where

the original green glaze remains, also both handles (each in a sort

of arrow shape) remarkably intact. Estimate: $200 - $300

Unidentified wreck, ca. 1781, Yorktown

area

467. Large iron cannonball from the Revolutionary War

(unconserved). About 17 lb. and over 5" in diameter. Like lot #452,

this piece needs conservation to keep it from disintegrating (large

sections have already flaked off, and the winning bidder can have

those piece too, if desired), but that may be worthwhile, as this is

a poignant memento of the Revolutionary War! This is actually

one of the biggest cannonballs we have ever handled—the

cannon that shot it into the unidentified wreck that yielded it

must have been huge! The starting bid on this one is quite low, so

it may be a bargain. Estimate: $40 - $50

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HMS Bounty, scuttled by mutineers in 1790

off Pitcairn Island

468. Brass tack. About 1¼” long and 5/8" in diameter across the

head. An unassuming little tack, but consider its place in history:

This small nail was once part of the famous

ship HMS Bounty, whose famous voyage and

mutiny have been retold many times in print

and on film. Pivotal to the value is the

accompanying certificate from Bob Marx,

who mentions of the finding of these tacks in his various books.

With custom certificate from Robert Marx. Estimate: $250 - $375

Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa

Elena, Ecuador

469. Long, hollow-link gold chain. 54.2 grams, about 60" long,

each link about 1/8" in diameter. Yes, you read that right—this piece

is five feet long, and it is surely the “sleeper” of this auction! It

was found with various coins and artifacts by U.S. servicemen

stationed at Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador, during World War II,

and was acquired and marketed by the well-known salvager

Capt. Carl Fismer in the 1990s. The 18K spherical links are

intricate but curiously hollow (almost like tiny skulls) and

remarkably light, making this super-long chain rather wearable.

It is in perfect condition, with no encrustation (probably

cleaned), and very impressive, easily a six-figure item if it had

come instead from the Atocha or Santa Margarita! With Capt.

Carl Fismer photo-certificate and color photos of Fismer holding the

chain underwater, and also with a copy of the August, 1992, issue of

Treasure magazine, the cover of which features a similar photo of

Fismer underwater with the chain, the cover hand-signed by Fismer.

Estimate: $7,500 - $10,000

S.S. Central America, sunk in deep water off

North Carolina

470. Pinch of gold dust in capsule with wooden presentation

box. 1.5 grams. This is a promotional package, but in effect it is

the only affordable way to get a piece of this well-known

shipwreck, and at least it is something valuable: gold! In addition

to the many gold coins, this ship was carrying quite a lot of gold

nuggets and dust, straight from the panners in California known

as “49ers”! The gold dust is safely contained in a typical plastic

“slab” from Collectors Universe, printed with “California Gold

Rush / Pinch 1.5 grams / S.S. Central America 1857” inside.Housed in a 10" x 4½” x 3¼” wooden box with sliding lid imprinted

with “DESTINATION: NEW YORK” containing a small booklet and

certificate #3983 (also with unapplied foil seal for the outside).

Estimate: $200 - $250

Not from shipwrecks, but related

471. Huge (17" diameter) pewter plate with hallmarks,

probably Spanish, 1600s?. 4 lb., about 16½” in diameter and ¾”

deep. Truly we have never seen such a big round plate, probably

a serving platter of some sort, let alone in such beautiful

condition. The surface shows many years’ worth of knife-cuts

and other wear, but the hallmarks (three on top, one on bottom)

on the wide rim are still in evidence, two being a sun and an

anchor and the other two not so identifiable, in addition to three

clear letters R, P and S. There are no wrinkles or holes or

corrosion, as you see with shipwreck specimens, which typically

cost well into the thousands of dollars! Found in the Chagres River

near Ft. San Lorenzo, Panama. Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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472. Small iron cannonball grenade, probably Spanish,

1600s?. 900 grams, 2¾” in diameter. See lot #453 for an

explanation of what a cannonball-grenade is. This one does not

have a fuse (replica or otherwise), so you can see the hollow

interior very clearly. Also it has not been conserved and therefore

is a rusty brown color instead of black, but it is completely stable

and solid (since it did not sit under the sea for centuries). Found

in the Chagres River near Ft. San Lorenzo, Panama. Estimate: $300

- $500

473. Bronze breech block, probably Spanish, 1600s?. 18 lb.,

about 7¾” tall and 3¾” in diameter at its widest, with 4" long handle.

This object is akin to a signal cannon (see lots #479 and #480)

but with a handle for dropping into the firing end of a breech-

loading cannon. The concept is the same: You load powder into

the breech block and insert a fuse into the touchhole to ignite the

powder and propel the cannonball. Breech blocks, however, are

much rarer than any kind of cannon because they were sort of an

“accessory” that typically got thrown aside and lost when not in

use. This particular block is in great shape, with just minor

pitting on the otherwise smooth surfaces of an old dark-bronze

color (no patina), with ¼” touchhole and 1-3/8" bore, very solid

and heavy. Found in the Chagres River near Ft. San Lorenzo,

Panama. Estimate: $500 - $1,000

474. Silver thimble, Spanish, 1600-1650. 8.5 grams, about 1" tall

and almost ¾” in diameter across the bottom. A very ornate thimble

whose inscribed lateral design features a pelican and the sacred

heart (referring to a Christian legend in which the pelican pierces

its own breast to shed its blood for its young to drink, like the

Christian practice of communion), a bit dented but completely

intact and silvery with spots of patina. From an early-1630s hoard

in southern Peru. Estimate: $500 - $700

475. Silver spoon, Spanish, 1650-1725. 51.7 grams, about 7"

long, with bowl about 2½” x 1¾” and 3/8" deep. A beautifully

preserved “rat-tail” type spoon, made and used in Peru, with

straight, cylindrical handle and flattish, almost rectangular bowl,

perfectly intact and usable, mostly silvery from cleaning, no

markings. From an early-1630s hoard in southern Peru. Estimate:

$500 - $700

476. Silver cloak buttons (pair), Spanish, 1650-1700. 13.8

grams and 14.6 grams, each about ¾” tall and 1" in diameter. A

matched pair of cloak buttons that would make a perfect set of

cufflinks now, each one round and smooth but rising to a point in

the center, with scalloped edge, probably high-grade silver (good

way to avoid colonial taxes), with spots of verdigris, sold as a

pair only. From an early-1630s hoard in southern Peru. Estimate:

$400 - $600

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477. Black-glass “pancake” onion bottle, English, ca. 1690.

948 grams, about 5½” tall and 6" in diameter at its widest. As onion

bottles go, early English ones are the rarest, and are

distinguishable by their pontils (the sunken center on the

bottom), which are flatter (like a pancake) than on the later (and

commoner) Dutch bottles, with a base that is wider than the

bottle is tall. This specimen also happens to be in excellent

condition, with no cracks or chips or repairs, and the string lip at

top is all there as well. It is a lovely green color with patches of

pearlescent flakes inside. Very rare and choice. Estimate:

$1,000 - $1,300

478. Bronze gunpowder pourer in the shape of an eagle’s

head, British, ca. 1690. 86.3 grams, roughly 2½” x 2" x 1¾”. A

curious spout in the shape of an eagle’s head, with a 3/16" hole

in the head and a ¾” hole at

the other end for affixing to a

powder-flask, also with a ¾”

double bar sticking out of the

top with a tiny hole for

connecting to a chain, and

three square-shaped knobs

near the back that probably

formed some kind of spanner

for a musket, all intact

except for one of the square knobs, and with excellent detail for

having spent several centuries in a riverbank. Found in the River

Thames (London, England). Estimate: $50 - $100

479. Large bronze mortar/signal cannon, Spanish, 1600s-

1750. About 14 lb., 6" tall and 5" in diameter across base, 2½” bore.

Signal cannons (appropriately nicknamed “thunder mugs,” a term

also used for chamber-pots!) are usually small, mug-like objects

that shoot straight into the air, like a colonial-era flare-gun. The

smallest ones, some believe, were only used to test powder. This

huge one, however, seems more like an actual cannon (although

who wants to shoot an iron ball straight up overhead?), as it is

rather large and heavy and has a cannonball-sized bore. It is also

in excellent condition, with a nice dark finish and light patina,

very thick and with three reinforcements on the outside, also fine

straight lines inside the bore corresponding to where cannonballs

scraped the sides, and with large (½”) touchhole near the flat

bottom. Found in Peru. Estimate: $600 - $750

480. Small bronze signal cannon, Spanish, 1600s-1750. 998

grams, about 3" tall and 2" in diameter, 7/8" bore. As above but much

smaller, so possibly just a powder-tester and not for shooting

balls. Very dusty and patinated, nice and solid (very thick),

probably because it stayed on land. Found in Peru. Estimate:

$200 - $250

481. Bronze miniature cannon, European, 1600s-1700s?. 1029

grams, about 8" long and 2" in diameter at its widest. In the 17th and

18th centuries it was common for cannon foundries to present

potential customers with small samples to show what the finished

products (which were very expensive) would look like. These

samples were scale models and fully operational, as is the case

with this piece. It is rather ornate and intact except for the lack of

one of the “dolphin” lifting handles (the other one is present and

nicely detailed), with large touchhole (where the fuse went) and

½” bore. Unfortunately the cannon does not show any markings

to indicate the foundry or craftsman who made it, or when. From

the collection of Robert F. Marx, sold to Seahawk in the 1990s,

identification #M-138. Estimate: $500 - $675

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482. Bronze hawking bell, Spanish, late 1600s/early 1700s.

11.5 grams, spherical, roughly 1" in diameter. Inhabitants of more

northern climes would consider this a

sleigh bell, but the technical term is “crotal

bell”—ball-shaped with a slit in the bottom

and a ball-bearing-like clapper inside, with

a loop at the top for attaching to leather

straps. But in colonial Panama these bells

were used for hawking, the bells tied to the

legs of hawks to keep track of the birds.

This bell is a little wrinkled, with the

clapper missing, but otherwise intact, and with a nice, dusty

patina all over. Found near Nombre de Dios in Panama (Camino Real

trail). Estimate: $40 - $60

482a. Bronze mortar and pestle set, Spanish, 1600s-1700s.Mortar: 1414 grams, about 3¼” tall and 5" across top; pestle: 775

grams, about 8¼” long and 1½” in diameter at its widest. Like cup-

weight sets, the mortar-and-pestle (used for grinding and mixing

foodstuffs and medicines) was a colonial necessity that makes for

an attractive collectible today. This set is beautifully matched,

both parts completely intact and useable, the inside of the mortar

beautifully patinated at the bottom where things got mashed (no

telling what traces might still be there!), both pieces a nice dark

bronze color. Estimate: $500 - $700

483. Bronze buttplate for flintlock pistol, Spanish, 1700s. 27.5

grams, roughly 1¾” x 1½” x 5/8". A cap for the round butt-end of a

flintlock pistol, with hole in center for screw or nail, a design of

parallel lines (deeply engraved) around that, and smooth outer

part with four dimples in edge. The metal is bronze but is silvery

in color (washed or plated?), with green encrustation spots in the

interior, very solid. From an early-1630s hoard in southern Peru.

Estimate: $100 - $150

484. Silver reliquary pendant, hand-painted mother-of-pearl

inside, probably Spanish (colonial), 1700s. 11.3 grams, oval,

about 1½” x 1-3/16" and ¼” thick. A beautiful Brazilian antique,

possibly from a shipwreck (since it was found on a beach), but in

way too nice condition to have spent much time (if any)

underwater. The case is plain silver, with a tulip pattern around

the rim and twisted wire around the outside and small loop at top

(ready to wear), but the inside is gorgeous, hand-painted mother-

of-pearl with gold inlay, with Jesus on the cross flanked by two

figures on one side and a crowned Mary with crowned Christ-

child in her arms on the other side. Found on a beach in Brazil

Estimate: $700 - $900

485. Gold/crystal reliquary pendant, probably Spanish,

1720s-1770s. 2.9 grams, oval, about 1¼” x 7/8". A dainty little

artifact made of high-grade gold filigree, with a cross-topped

sunburst monstrance and four candles inside a clear crystal with

ornate design around the outside and a gold loop at top for

wearing on a chain. The gold work is very intricate and delicate,

as if spun by a spider! One can imagine it around the neck of a

wealthy passenger on a nearby unidentified shipwreck, the stated

origin of this piece, but if that were the case then surely the glass

would be gone and the gold wire would not be in such perfect

condition! Found on the coast of Brazil. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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486. Black glass mallet bottle,

English, ca. 1700-1740. 916 grams,

about 8¼” tall and 4¼” in diameter at

its widest. The fat bottom section of

this bottle is close to cylindrical but

with a slight flare near the base

(with very deep and wide pontil),

so it looks like a mallet (hence the

name), and it is made of very thick

glass that is so opaque that unless

you hold it up to the light it looks

black instead of green (which it

actually is), nice smooth surfaces in

perfect condition (no chips, cracks

or repairs), and with intact lip at

top. Estimate: $300 - $400

487. Iron carronade, European?, ca. 1750. About 104 lb., total

length about 36", about 3½”-5¼” in diameter, 2½” bore. Unlike the

other cannons in this sale, this small but heavy piece was

definitely used for warfare, and its rusty (but stable) brown

surfaces show centuries of wear and abuse, but it is all intact and

even well marked, with a crown above “SJS” between the first

and second reinforces, a rope loop (for lifting) on the cascabel,

intact trunnions, the touchhole cinched shut from oxidation. Has

a very “Pirates of the Caribbean” look to it, although it is not

know whether (or when) this piece ever saw service in this

hemisphere. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

488. Two intact glass “onion” bottles, Dutch, ca. 1720-1750.Anywhere from 600 to 850 grams each, and each about 8" tall and 5½”

in diameter at its widest. These were the wine bottles of their time,

with rolled lips and

bulbous bodies (like

an onion) inside

which are deep

pontils (the sunken

center in the base),

which made them

more or less

stackable. We have

made sure to choose

perfect ones, intact

and unrepaired, and

not too worn from

their stint at sea, nice dark green, for best display. Sold as a lot of

two bottles only. Found in colonial harbors in Central America.

Estimate: $150 - $200

489. Two intact glass “onion” bottles, Dutch, ca. 1720-1750.Anywhere from 600 to 850 grams each, and each about 8" tall and 5½”

in diameter at its widest. These were the wine bottles of their time,

with rolled lips and

bulbous bodies (like

an onion) inside

which are deep pontils

(the sunken center in

the base), which made

them more or less

stackable. We have

made sure to choose

perfect ones, intact

and unrepaired, and

not too worn from

their stint at sea, nice dark green, for best display. Sold as a lot of

two bottles only. Found in colonial harbors in Central America.

Estimate: $150 - $200

489a. Two intact glass “onion” bottles, Dutch, ca. 1720-1750.Anywhere from 600 to 850 grams each, and each about 8" tall and 5½”

in diameter at its widest. These were the wine bottles of their time,

with rolled lips and

bulbous bodies (like

an onion) inside

which are deep

pontils (the sunken

center in the base),

which made them

more or less

stackable. We have

made sure to choose

perfect ones, intact

and unrepaired, and

not too worn from

their stint at sea, nice dark green, for best display. Sold as a lot of

two bottles only. Found in colonial harbors in Central America.

Estimate: $150 - $200

490. Glass longneck “ladyleg” bottle,

Dutch, ca. 1750-1770. 763 grams, about

11¼” tall and 3½” in diameter at its widest. The

name for these bottles comes from the fact

that, when turned upside-down, the fat

cylindrical chamber atop the long thin neck

looks somewhat like a lady’s leg—at least

to 18th-century colonists! This piece is

perfectly intact, even the lip at top, with

deep pontil in the bottom, and the glass is

attractively slick and green. Found in

colonial harbors in Central America.

Estimate: $75 - $115

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491. Glass longneck “ladyleg” bottle, Dutch, ca. 1750-1770.

748 grams, about 11¼” tall and 3½” in diameter at its widest. As

above except with longer and slightly more flared neck,

shallower pontil, surfaces a little scuffed from salvage, a few tiny

bubbles in the glass for character. Found in colonial harbors in

Central America. Estimate: $75 - $115

492. Glass porter bottle, Dutch, ca. 1750-1780. 763 grams,

about 9½” tall and 3½” in diameter at its widest. A fat, cylindrical

bottle in dark green glass with rolled lip, perfectly intact with

slick but slightly bubbled surfaces, probably held a lot of beer in

its day. Found in colonial harbors in Central America. Estimate:

$75 - $115

493. Glass porter bottle, Dutch, ca. 1750-1780. 724 grams,

about 9¼” tall and 3-5/8" in diameter at its widest. As above but

slightly shorter and much darker and brown instead of green,

with great smooth surfaces except for a 1½”-long scar (as made)

in the side. Found in colonial harbors in Central America. Estimate:

$75 - $115

494. Silver British naval officer’s seal from the time of

Nelson, dateable to 1794 (London hallmark). 5.6 grams, about

¾” tall, with oval face about ¾” x 11/16". A small stamper with

anchor design (not very

deep, probably worn from

heavy use), perfectly intact

with four hallmarks on

back (one a clear “CF” for

the London maker on one

side of the post, the other

three in a row opposite the

other mark with what appears to be the letters “Q” and “t”

flanking a lion), the post almost in the shape of a sextant,

possibly connected with the famous Admiral Horatio Nelson and

his Fleet. Found on “Ballast Bank” (very near where Nelson’s

flagship Victory used to anchor) in Portsmouth Harbor, England, the

British Naval Base whence Nelson and his fleet set out for the Battle of

Trafalgar in 1805. Estimate: $75 - $100

495. Bronze lantaka, Dutch, late 1700s/early 1800s, with yoke

and wooden tiller. About 30 lb. and about 32" long (with 6½”-long

wooden tiller) and 2"-3½” in diameter, 1" bore. Also known as swivel

or rail guns, bronze lantakas like this one were generally cast in

the Netherlands for trading for spices in Indonesia and were fully

operational but mostly used as bridal dowries and other displays

of wealth (affluence through weaponry!). Some aspects of this

cannon are typical: “dolphin” lifting handles, trunnion and yoke,

tubular cascabel, flared muzzle with front sight, touchhole with

rear sights; but the cascabel also contains the original wooden

tiller, a sort of extension handle and aiming mechanism whose

use over the years has turned the wood a dark color to match the

bronze. Perfectly intact except for part of the yoke. Estimate:

$3,000 - $4,500

496. Decorative brass tip from a British naval officer’s

“swagger stick,” late 1700s to early 1800s. 5.2 grams,

almost 2" long and 3/8" at its widest diameter. This conical

tube, decorated with an ornate design with a crown in

the center, was affixed to the point end of a wooden

wand, known as a “swagger stick,” typically about 18"

long, used by officers to point to a sailor’s bad dress

habits during parade or at maps to show battle orders,

etc. The metal is thin, and a little wrinkled here and

there, but the design is intact and there is no significant

corrosion or encrustation. Found outside a row of cottages

near Plymouth, England, that were occupied by Naval

personnel up till about 1820. Estimate: $30 - $50

497. Glass “case gin” bottle, English,

early 1800s. 514 grams, about 9¼” tall and 3"

on a side at its widest. These square-sided

bottles are not overly rare or valuable but

make wonderful displays (double as vases).

The lip is completely intact and the sides

are all shiny and unscathed, with just the

usual bubble-seeding inside the green glass

to add character. Estimate: $80 - $120

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501. Official 19th-century reproduction of a large, bronze

cannon made by Burger in 1676. Approx. 800 lb., total length 8'

10", bore 3". This huge and very ornate bronze cannon was cast in

the 1800s and is marked with “IOHANES BVRGER HUYS ME

FECIT 1676,” as the original was made by John Burger in 1676.

The original would sell in today’s market in excess of $100,000,

so even the value of its still-antique replica is significant,

especially since the material cost of 800 lb. of bronze alone is

quite high! The artistry is incredible, with ornate grapevine-like

decoration around the cascabel, between that and the “dolphin”

lifting handles, even all the way to the muzzle, with trunnions

and touchhole intact (presumably capable of firing), deeply

patinated all over and without any porosity or damage. Note:

shipping not available. Winning bidder must arrange to have this lot

picked up in person at its current location in south Georgia.

Estimate: $12,500 - $15,000

502. Artillery saber, European (German?), 1850s?. A little over

2 lb., about 18" from tip to hilt and 1½” at its widest, the handle about

5¼” long and 3½” at its widest. This is really just an antique, and

not a colonial artifact, but I couldn’t resist taking it on

consignment, for the look of it just said “arrr, run ya through!”

The brass handle is perfectly intact, and the steel blade is all

there too but shows a series of old nicks that one can just picture

being made in combat with another sword-wielding opponent

(“clashing swords”). Estimate: $100 - $150

503. Gold wire-chain coin purse, probably Portuguese, ca.

1840-1870. 22.4 grams, approx. 19K+, about 3" x 2". While this

antique artifact from Brazil may not have come from a

shipwreck, it certainly evokes a grand period of South American

history! The container of the purse consists of chain-links with 4

small balls below, with a heavy, 2"-wide clasp at the top with

small ring attached for fastening to a chain or belt. One can just

imagine a small handful of Brazilian “Joes” clanking around

inside! Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

498. Glass “case gin” bottle, English, early 1800s. 482 grams,

same as above. As above but with slightly lower lip and somewhat

sunken sides (also a little more translucent and without the

seeding). Estimate: $80 - $120

499. Large set of European brass nested weights, early 1800s.Total weight about 1.95 kilograms, about 3½” in diameter and 2½” tall.

A massive set of cup-weights with six cups inside a big one

weighing about ½ oz., 1 oz., 2 oz. (marked “2”), 4 oz. (marked

“4”), 9 oz. (marked “9”), and 500 grams (marked “500 g”), the

outer cup weighing about 1000 grams, all very well preserved

and intact, with the latching bar also intact (but the lateral

fastener is missing), probably missing the little ½-oz. plug that

fits into the smallest cup and also all the cups a little bit light

(hence the whole set is 50 grams under the stated “2 kg” marked

on the lid), a very nice and sturdy display. Estimate: $250 -

$375

500. Small set of European brass nested weights, early 1800s.

432.2 grams total, overall about 1¾” tall and 2" in diameter. A

beautifully preserved

1-lb. set of cup-

weights that nest

inside one another

(like Russian

“matrioshki” dolls),

consisting of a ½-oz.

plug marked “1/2”

inside cups of about

½, 1, 2, 4 and 8 oz.

(but each a little bit

off in exact weight),

the outside cup

marked “16” (for 16 oz. total) and with a bar across that latches

onto the side. Sets like this abound, but rarely in this condition—

perfectly functional, no parts missing or replaced, and especially

with the fastening bar intact. Found in Central America. Estimate:

$350 - $475

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504. Lot of three black-glass “cylinder” bottles, probably

English, ca. 1850-1870. About 700-800 grams each, and each about

11½” tall and 3¼” in diameter. The shape of these is like modern

wine bottles, but that is where the comparison ends, for the glass

itself is thick, dark and very opaque (looks black but is actually a

dark greenish brown) and the lip at top is deep, and also each

bottle is lightly speckled with white or tan encrustation. Not very

pricey pieces, and not colonial period, but definitely antique and

a good display. Sold as a lot of three only. Estimate: $45 - $75

505. Parker 75 fountain pen made in 1965 from 1715-Fleet

silver, in a presentation box. As mentioned in his book Pieces

of Eight, Kip Wagner’s Real Eight Co. was badly in need of

money when investor Ken Parker came forward with the idea to

melt down 4,000 oz. of silver cobs from the 1715 Fleet and turn

them into popular fountain pens (limited to 4,821 units) to sell at

$75 each (triple the normal retail price for their pens), a small

fortune in 1965 for anyone but wealthy executives. (Interestingly,

if you note that the amount of silver was probably around 3,600

8R cobs, which in today’s market would be worth about

$360,000, and if you divide that by the number of pens made,

you get about $75 each!) But it is not just the pen that makes

these collectibles valuable: You have to have the whole package,

with the box and certificates and booklets, and this offering has it

all! The pen itself shows the normal Parker 75 crosshatch pattern

on the outside but with the all-important “SPANISH TREASURE

FLEET - 1715” embossed on it and also with the oM mintmark

for Mexico and the Mexican eagle in the gold accents at either

end. I cannot attest to the condition or working order of the pen,

as I am not a pen expert, but it looks completely functional (just

needs some ink) and flaw-free. For more information, go to the

website http://www.parker75.com. With hinged box, 6-5/8" x 3¾” x

1-3/8", that shows a map on top, a diagram of a galleon inside,

inspection certificate/guarantee #158569, small booklet, and (best of

all) a notarized certificate signed by Kip Wagner. Estimate: $700 -

$1,000

MEDIAPRINTS

506. Engraved print of the Potosí mountain, Dutch, dated

1702, perfect condition. 11¾” x 9¾”. This black-and-white

engraving

shows in

minute detail

the mountain

of Potosí,

with spired

building on

top, from a

distance,

with soldiers

and

buildings in

the

foreground valley; but here’s the fun part: One large building in

the foreground and all the distant buildings on the other side of

the mountain are windmills (from a Dutch engraver after all), and

the trees in the foreground are all palm trees (as the engraver was

probably told that palm trees are all over South America, without

regard to elevation). An opening in the foreground windmill

reveals silver bars inside, stacked like cordwood! Below the

picture is the legend in Dutch and Latin, as well as the engraver’s

name Pet(er) Schenk. Penciled comments by a Dutch dealer on

the paper frame show that this was actually copied from a ca.-

1680 engraving by C. Allard. A perfect companion-piece for the

collector of Potosí cobs! Estimate: $500 - $1,000

507. Engraved print of the Potosí mountain, Italian?,

probably 1700s, in ornate wooden frame. About 10" x 7½”, the

frame about 14½” x 11¾”. Ironically, this print appears to have

been copied from the

same ca.-1680 Dutch

original as above, as

the angle and some

details (like the

building on top of

the mountain and the

windmills in the

background and

palm trees in the

foreground) are the

same, except this one

is in portrait format

as opposed to

landscape, and it is

probably a bit newer.

The engraver is

unknown except by

his initials “G.M.T.”

below the print on the left. At top is the legend in Italian. Like

the above, the print itself is in perfect condition (no tears or

stains), although the baroque frame is a little cracked (perhaps

how it was made). Estimate: $350 - $500

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FILM

508. Original 16 mm film from the early 1970s entitled

Treasure Salvors of the Florida Keys, with DVD copy for

modern viewing. Metal canister is 12½” in diameter. This is an

original color film (16 mm), about a half hour long, written by

Joseph Keyerleber and produced by Mel Fisher and his company

in the early

1970s to

attract

investors in

the search

for the

Atocha by

providing an

overview of

their work

to that point.

The film

starts with

narrative about the 1733-Fleet disaster against a background of

Spanish guitar music, then alternates with dialogue between

Fisher and his divers, starting with their original operation on the

1715 Fleet in Vero Beach, Florida, and then their move to Key

West to search for the Atocha, during which time they salvage a

1733-Fleet ship (with cameo performances by Tom Gurr and

Mendel Peterson), with numerous underwater scenes. What is

probably most fascinating is all the footage of Mel’s family,

particularly his children in their younger days (like Kim and Taffi

Fisher as adolescents, but also their older brother Dirk, who was

killed four years later when their salvage boat capsized).

Considering the penniless state of Treasure Salvors at the time,

this film is impressively done from a technical point of view.

Also included is the original metal canister containing the film

and a DVD copy of the film so you can watch it now. Estimate:

$200 - $500

DOCUMENTS

509. Large lot of documents concerning the Real Eight Co.

Big sheaf of papers from the late 1960s to early 1970s from a

Mr. John A. Neal, Jr., concerning his involvement with the Real

Eight Co., in particular an ongoing dispute regarding his

divulgence of information (specifically latitude and longitude

numbers) in the search for the Maravillas (1656) in the Bahamas,

including a photocopy and translation of an entire folio from the

Spanish archives regarding the shipwreck and a sample contract

for a lease from the Bahamian government, as well as

correspondence regarding Real Eight affiliate Robert Marx,

who—quite suspiciously—found the Maravillas site right when

Mr. Neal’s contract with Real Eight expired. Could it be that this

gentleman, John Neal, should be credited with the finding of the

Maravillas?! Also included is a short (8 pages), unpublished

narrative by Mr. Neal entitled Blind Man’s Gold, which presents

his amusingly disgruntled perspective, in addition to several

salvage contracts and letters (some important names: Harry

Cannon, Walt Holzworth and State agent Tommy Gore), plus a 7-

page pamphlet entitled Beachcomber’s Guide to the 1715

Spanish Treasure Fleet by Sea Siren Treasure Salvors, Ltd.

Really a wealth of material for collectors of Real Eight

memorabilia, and a curious glimpse of the “treasure fever” that

inflicted people in the 1960s (and still does today!). Estimate:

$100 - $200

510. Lot of six Real Eight Co. stock certificates redeemed in

the 1970s. Each about 12" x 8". Starting in the early 1970s, the

Real Eight Co. “went public” and offered shares in their

company as a way to “keep going” in their salvage efforts. These

stock certificates were issued to investors, their names and

number of shares (ranging here from 2 to 100) being printed on

each numbered certificate. These certificates (designed and

printed by the Columbian Banknote Company) bear color

borders/backgrounds in red, green or blue and show two

Mexican cob 8 reales (one fully dated 1715) above “REAL

EIGHT CO., INC.” at top. Each certificate is dated from 1972 to

1975 and is in perfect condition except for all the signatures and

stampings on the back to indicate transfers and redemptions.

Sold as a lot of six documents only. Estimate: $175 - $275

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BOOKSFeaturing selections from the treasure

libraries of Dave Crooks and Bruce Prior/

Kelly Tarlton

511. Allen, Geoffrey & David. Clive’s Lost Treasure. (1978) C-

1090, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 104 pp, illus. This well-illustrated book tells

the story of the search for and salvage of treasure from the

Dodington, an East Indiaman, off the coast of South Africa. The

gold was never officially found, and this book opens some

avenues as to what could have happened to it. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

512. Allen, Geoffrey & David. The Guns of Sacramento. (1978)

C-1100, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 81 pp, illus. This book describes the raising

of 40 bronze cannons from the Portuguese galleon Sacramento

off South Africa. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum

of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $30 - $40

513. Bascom, Willard. Deep Water Ancient Ships—Treasure

Vault of the Mediterranean. (1976) C-1290, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 226

pp, illus. This is an introduction to, and summary of, the idea of

searching in deep water for treasure that might have survived for

thousands of years. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $20 - $30

514. Bass, George F. (ed.). Ships and Shipwrecks of the

Americas. (1996) C-1340, American ed. (first published in London in

1988), SC, 272 pp, illus. This is a history of shipwrecks in North

and South America based on underwater archaeological

discoveries. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $35

515. Belcher, Bill. Shipwreck on Middleton Reef. (1979) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 190 pp, illus. This book tells the story of a

Tasmanian man’s survival after being lost on the Middleton Reef

due to shipwreck. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $40

516. Berg, Daniel & Denise. Tropical Shipwrecks. (1989) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., SC 159 pp, illus. A vacationing diver’s guide to the

Bahamas and Caribbean. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

517. Blair, Clay. Diving for Treasure. (1961) C-1440, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 240 pp, illus. This book tells the story of not a treasure galleon

but the richest merchant shipwreck yet discovered in the Western

Hemisphere. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the

late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $50

518. Boer, Susan Dudnick. The Treasure of the Quicksilver

Galleons. (1982) C-1480, 1st ed., SC, 32 pp, illus. This is a catalog

(with a fictional background story) for the exhibit of artifacts

from the Conde de Tolosa and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

that sank in 1724 off the Dominican Republic coast. From the

Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $25 - $40

519. Briggs, Peter. Buccaneer Harbour, The Fabulous History

of Port Royal, Jamaica. (1970) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 123 pp,

illus. This book tells the story of England’s struggle to establish a

colony at Port Royal, Jamaica, and of the buccaneers who made

it rich. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$20 - $35

520. Broxam, Graeme and Michael Nash. Tasmanian

Shipwrecks Volume 1, 1797-1899. (1998) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 342 pp, illus. This is a comprehensive account of the

circumstances of shipwrecks in Tasmanian waters from 1797 to

1899. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$65 - $85

521. Broxam, Graeme and Michael Nash. Tasmanian

Shipwrecks Volume 2 1900-1999. (2000) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 402 pp, illus. A comprehensive account of the circumstances

of shipwrecks in Tasmanian waters from 1900 to 1999, in

complement with Volume 1. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $65 - $85

522. Burchell, David. The Bells of Sunda Strait. (1971) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 135 pp, illus. This book tells the story of

the author’s recovery of a ship’s bell and other relics from the

cruiser Perth that sank in the Sunda Strait, west of Java, on

March 1, 1942. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $45 - $60

523. Burgess, Robert F. They Found Treasure. (1977) C-1730, 1st

ed., HC, DJ, 243 pp, illus. This book relates the

story of nine famous treasure hunters and their

challenges in finding and recovering sunken

treasure: Art McKee, Kip Wagner, Tom Gurr,

John Baker, Robert Marx, Robert Sténuit, Mel

Fisher, Eugene Lyon and Duncan Mathewson.Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum

of the late Kelly Tarlton, and hand-signed by Mel

Fisher (“I know you’ll find some big lumps,

Kelly”). From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $125 - $150

524. Burgess, Robert F. Sunken Treasure: Six Who Found

Fortunes. (1988) C-1720, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 333 pp, illus. The story

of Art McKee, Kip Wagner, Robert Marx, Burt Webber, Barry

Clifford and Mel Fisher...and their successful sunken treasure

hunts. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$25 - $40

525. Burgess, Robert F. and Carl J. Clausen. Gold, Galleons &

Archaeology. (1976) C-1690, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 195 pp, illus. This

tells the story of the sinking and salvage of the 1715 Spanish

Fleet, which sank in a hurricane off Vero Beach, Florida, and

spilled millions of dollars in gold, silver and jewels just offshore.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 -

$50

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526. Burgess, Robert F. and Carl J. Clausen. Gold, Galleons &

Archaeology. (1976) C-1690, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 195 pp, illus, owner’s

bookplate. As above. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

527. Byron, Kenneth W. Lost Treasures in Australia and New

Zealand. (1964) C-1810, 1st Australian ed., HC, DJ, 232 pp. Classic

book about treasure ships lost in Australia and New Zealand,

including the Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp, General Grant,

Elingamite, and Niagara. Many more lesser-known wrecks are

also described. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $45 - $60

528. Byron, Kenneth W. Lost Treasures in Australia and New

Zealand. (1965) C-1810, 1st British ed., HC, DJ, 232 pp, illus,

owner’s name in pen on first free frontispiece. Classic book about

treasure ships lost in Australia and New Zealand, including the

Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp, General Grant, Elingamite, and

Niagara. Many more lesser-known wrecks are also described.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45 -

$60

529. Byron, Kenneth W. Treasure Ships and Tropic Isles.

(1985) C-1820, SC, 118 pp, illus. The true story of the wrecks of

the Port au Prince in Tonga in 1806 and of the Eliza in Fiji in

1808. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$25 - $35

530. Campbell, Lord Archibald. Armada Cannon. (1899) C-

1905, 1st ed., HC, 63 pp, illus, some loose pages and staining on cover.

This book describes an impressive cannon (manufactured by

Benvenuto Cellini) that was salvaged from the Spanish galleon

Florencia in Tobermory Harbor (Scotland). From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $40 - $50

531. Clarke, Arthur C. Indian Ocean Treasure. (1964) C-2180,

1st ed., HC, DJ (torn), 147 pp, illus. A condensed version of The

Treasure of the Great Reef, which tells the story of Clarke’s

accidental finding of an early 18th-century wreck off the coast of

Sri Lanka and its subsequent salvage. Estimate: $25 - $35

532. Clarke, Arthur C. with Mike Wilson. The Treasure of the

Great Reef. (1964) C-2190, 1st ed., SC, 209 pp, illus. As above but

not condensed and paperback. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

533. Clifford, Barry. The Black Ship—The Quest to Recover an

English Pirate Ship and its Lost Treasure. (1999) C-2230, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ, 311 pp, illus. This is the story of the excavation by the

author of the Whydah, which sank off of Cape Cod in 1717. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

534. Coffman, F.L. Atlas of Treasure Maps. (1952) C-2290, 1st

ed., HC (oversized), 124 pp, illus. This classic reference features 41

beautifully done nautical charts showing 3,047 known (or

suspected) wreck sites in the Western Hemisphere and British

Isles (including the longitude and latitude). It also includes some

land-treasure sites on the maps. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $125 - $150

535. Concerned Citizens for the National Museum, Inc.

(Philippines). Saga of the San Diego. (1993) C-1037, 1st ed., SC,

95 pp, illus. This is an anthology of nine articles about the

warship San Diego that wrecked in 1600 off the Philippine coast.

Several articles deal with the ceramics and artifacts recovered.

From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $40 -

$50

536. Cousteau, Jacques-Yves. Diving for Sunken Treasure.

(1971) C-2400, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 302 pp, illus. This well-known text

relates the author’s unsuccessful hunt for the sunken Spanish

galleon Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, and references

William Phips’ prior salvage efforts on that wreck. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

537. Cousteau, Jacques-Yves. Diving for Sunken Treasure.

(1971) C-2400, SC, 302 pp, illus. As above but in softcover. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

538. Craig, Dr. Alan. Florida Archaeology—Gold Coins of the

1715 Spanish Plate Fleet: A Numismatic Study of the State of

Florida Collection. (1988) C-2420, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 83 pp, illus. A

numismatic study and popular account of the gold coins of the

1715 Spanish Plate Fleet owned by the State of Florida.Autographed by the author. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure

books. Estimate: $60 - $75

539. Craig, Freeman. Coinage of El Peru. (1988) C-2450, 1st ed.,

SC, 24 pp, illus. An offprint from the American Numismatic

Society’s “Coinage of the Americas Conference” of 1988, this

pamphlet and its accompanying 36 color slides and box cover

overview the coins produced in Peru from the time of the

conquistadors to 1826. Estimate: $30 - $45

540. Crile, Jane & Barney. Treasure Diving Holidays—The

Adventures of a Family Under the Sea. (1954) C-2480, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ (corner clipped), XL, 256 pp, illus. The story of the Crile

family of Cleveland, Ohio, and their adventures treasure-hunting

in the Caribbean during the 1950s and 1960s. The Criles teamed

up with Art McKee and Mendel Peterson to salvage the HMS

Looe. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$40 - $60

541. Crile, Jane & Barney. Treasure Diving Holidays—The

Adventures of a Family Under the Sea. (1954) C-2480, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ (small tears), 256 pp, illus. As above. Estimate: $25 - $40

542. Croall, James. Fourteen Minutes—The Last Voyage of the

Empress of Ireland. (1978) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 240 pp,

illus. This book discusses the account of the wreck of the

Empress of Ireland, with other articles on the same shipwreck

laid in. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late

Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $45

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543. Crooks, David S. Bibliography of Important Shipwreck

Auction Catalogs. (2004), 1st ed., SC, 81 pp. A list of auction

catalogs that contain only shipwreck material or have significant

sections devoted to shipwreck material. An invaluable checklist

for buyers in this sale! Limited edition of 100 copies. From the Dave

Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $10 - $20

544. Daley, Robert. Treasure—The Story of the Most

Successful and Most Tragic Treasure Hunt of

Modern Times. (1977) C-2550, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 192

pp, illus. The story of Mel Fisher’s successful

search for the sunken Spanish galleon Atocha,

sunk near Key West, Florida, in 1622. It also

includes details of some of the early salvage

efforts. Signed by Mel Fisher. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 - $75

545. Daley, Robert. Treasure—The Story of the Most

Successful and Most Tragic Treasure Hunt of Modern Times.

(1977) C-2550, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 341 pp. illus. As above but without

the signature. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $35

546. Dash, Mike. Batavia’s Graveyard. (2002) C-2580, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ, 381 pp. An fascinating narrative about the sinking of the

Batavia off the west coast of Australia in 1629, and the mutiny

that continued after the catastrophe. From the Bruce Prior Library

of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

547. De Burgh, W. J. and Graeme Henderson. The Last Voyage

of the James Matthews. (1979) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 37 pp, illus.

From slave ship to trading brig, the story of this ship and its

voyage to colonial Western Australia as told from the diary of

one of its passengers. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $10 - $15

548. Denmead, Doug. Skindivers and Shipwrecks. (1973) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 96 pp, illus. A contemporary update (at the

time) of recent wrecks for the benefit of the non-diving public to

become aware of the submarine world of the wreck-divers.Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly

Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$30 - $40

549. Denmead, Doug. Skindivers and Shipwrecks. (1973) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 96 pp, illus. As above but without the pedigree.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 -

$30

550. Dethlefsen, Edwin. Whidah: Cape Cod’s Mystery Treasure

Ship. (1984) C-2690, 1st ed., SC, 171 pp, illus, loose spine, well-used

condition. The first book about the search for the Whydah

(misspelled in the title). The Whydah was a pirate ship that sank

off the Cape Cod coast in 1717. In 1984, when this book was

published, the wreck still had not been found. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

551. Doak, Wade. The Elingamite and its Treasure. (1969) C-

2780, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 192 pp, illus. The author’s own story about

finding and salvaging the Elingamite with Kelly Tarlton. The

Elingamite sank in 1902 off the New Zealand coast with a cargo

of gold and silver. Autographed by the author. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $40 - $50

552. Doak, Wade. The Elingamite and its Treasure. (1969) C-

2780, 1st ed., HC, DJ, XL, 192 pp, illus. As above but without the

signature. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $40

553. Driscoll, Charles B. Pirates Ahoy! (1941) C-2840, 1st ed.,

HC, 340 pp. While this book is primarily about pirates, it does

include the story of the sinking of the Thetis off the coast of

Brazil. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$45 - $60

554. Earle, Peter. The Wreck of the Almiranta: Sir William

Phips and the Hispaniola Treasure. (1979) C-2930, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 260 pp, illus. A scholarly work describing the sinking of the

Nuestra Señora de la Concepción off the coast of Hispaniola in

1641, and the salvage by both William Phips in 1687 and more

recently by Burt Webber. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck

Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

555. Ellsberg, Capt. Edward. On the Bottom. (1966) C-unlisted,

22nd printing, HC, DJ, XL, 324 pp. The author’s account of the

raising of the US Navy’s S-51 submarine. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

556. Falcon-Barker, Ted. Devil’s Gold. (1969) C-3080, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 159 pp, illus. The story of the author’s search for and salvage

of the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, sunk in 1641 north of

Hispaniola. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the

late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $35 - $50

557. Farb, Roderick M. Shipwrecks: Diving the Graveyard of

the Atlantic. (1985) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 264 pp, illus. The most

comprehensive book about North Carolina shipwreck-diving on

more than 70 different shipwrecks dating from 1800 through

contemporary times. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

558. Garrett, Charles. The New Treasure Recovery from Land

and Sea. (1990) C-3360, 2nd ed., SC, 466 pp, illus. This book

discusses many facets of metal detecting near or in the water.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 -

$15

559. Gentile, Gary. Andrea Doria: Dive to an Era. (1989) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 160 pp, illus. The complete story of the

Andrea Doria from its sinking through the author’s twenty-two

expeditions to the wreck. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

560. Gibbs, James A., Jr. Pacific Graveyard. (1950) C-unlisted,

1st ed., HC, 192 pp, illus. A narrative of the ships lost where the

Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

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561. Godard, Philippe. The First and Last

Voyage of the Batavia. (1993), C-3470, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ, 331 pp, illus. This large book tells the

story from beginning to excavation of the V.O.C.

ship Batavia, which was wrecked on the Western

Australian reefs in 1629. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $125 - $150

562. Grissim, John. The Lost Treasure of the Concepción.

(1980), C-3650, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 207 pp, illus. This popular book

recounts the salvage of the Concepción by William Phips in

1687, and then tells the story of Burt Webber’s search for,

recovery, and salvage of this ship in the late 1970s. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

563. Grocott, Terence. Shipwrecks of the Revolutionary &

Napoleonic Eras. (1997) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 430 pp. A

chronicle of shipping disasters (1500) during the last great war of

the age of sail, based almost exclusively on the reporting of the

time. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$25 - $40

564. Hardcastle, Nate. Deep Blue—Stories of Shipwreck,

Sunken Treasure and Survival. (2001) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 321

pp. This book offers thirteen of literature’s greatest stories about

the ocean and the people who have risked its wrath from pirates

to scuba divers. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $15 - $25

565. Hatcher, Michael, with Antony Thorncroft. The Nanking

Cargo. (1987) C-3880, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 176 pp, illus.

The story of the search for and salvage of the

Geldermalsen, a Dutch Indiaman that sank in 1752

off the coast of Singapore. Michael Hatcher

salvaged the wreck in 1985, yielding an

astounding cargo of Chinese porcelain and gold.Signed by Capt. M. Hatcher. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $75 - $100

566. Haydock, Tim. Treasure Trove—Where to Find the Great

Lost Treasures of the World. (1986) C-3920, 1st ed., SC, 160 pp,

illus. A compact book devoted to treasures on land and at sea.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 -

$25

567. Heden, Karl E. Directory of Shipwrecks of the Great

Lakes. (1966) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 116 pp. This guide

pinpoints the locations of approximately 1,500 shipwrecks in the

Great Lakes region of North America. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $45

568. Helm, Thomas. Treasure Hunting Around the World.

(1960) C-3950, 3rd printing, HC, DJ, 288 pp, illus. This book

encompasses both sunken and land treasures, including sections

on the Hussar, Laurentic, and Concepción. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $55

569. Helm, Thomas. Treasure Hunting Around the World.

(1960) C-3950, 4th printing, HC, DJ, 288 pp, illus. As above but 4th

printing. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$40 - $55

570. Henderson, Graeme. Maritime Archaeology in Australia.

(1986) C-3960, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 201 pp, illus. This useful book

describes underwater archaeological recoveries in the waters

surrounding Australia from the 1600s to the present. Shipwrecks

discussed include the Batavia, Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon),

Zeewijk, Zuytdorp, Rapid, and Tryall. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

571. Hinrichs, Dunbar Maury. The Fateful Voyage of Captain

Kidd. (1955) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ (damaged), 203 pp. This is a

factual and lively account of Captain Kidd’s escapades and life.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 -

$35

572. Hoppé, E. O. Pirates, Buccaneers and Gentlemen

Adventurers. (1972) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 139 pp, illus. An

“objective look at the swashbuckling, dashing, romantic

plunderers of the seas who have been the heroes—and the

villains—of song and story, film and novel.” From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $35

573. Horner, Dave. The Treasure Galleons. (1971) C-4110, 1st

ed., HC, DJ, 259 pp, illus. This highly respected classic contains

twelve stories of undiscovered (as of 1971) sunken treasure

ships. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late

Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $40 - $55

574. Hudson, L. Frank. How to Discover and Profit from

Florida Shipwreck Treasures. (1986) C-4130, 1st ed., SC, 85 pp,

illus. Small book of information on many of Florida’s shipwrecks

for divers and amateur archaeologists who want to know what

treasures lie hidden beneath the water’s surface. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

575. Hult, Ruby El. Lost Mines and Treasures of the Pacific

Northwest. (1964) C-unlisted, HC, DJ, 257 pp. For the first time,

long-accepted stories about the lost mines and treasures of the

Pacific Northwest are thoroughly investigated. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

576. Ingleman-Sundberg, C. Relics from the Dutch East

Indiaman Zeewijk. Foundered in 1727. (1978) C-4200, SC, 107

pp, illus. A short description of the wreck of the Zeewijk in

Western Australian waters in 1727, with many drawings of the

artifacts recovered. It also includes a tabular listing of all

artifacts recovered from the wreck. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 - $45

577. Ingram, C. W. N.. New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795-1970.

(1951) C-unlisted, revised and enlarged 4th ed. (orig. pub. in 1936),

HC, DJ, 448 pp, illus, XL. A record of about 1900 shipping

casualties over a period of 175 years in New Zealand waters.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 -

$50

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586. Latil & Rivoire. Sunken Treasure. (1962) C-4690, 1st

American ed., HC, DJ, 276 pp, illus. As above but American

edition. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$30 - $40

587. Latil & Rivoire. Sunken Treasure. (1962) C-4690, 1st

American ed., HC, DJ, XL, 276 pp, illus. As above. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

588. Le Gallienne, Richard. Pieces of Eight. (1920) C-unlisted,

reprint ed., HC, 333 pp. The authentic narrative of a treasure

discovered in the Bahama Islands in the year 1903. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $60 - $80

589. Lenihan, D. J. (ed.). Submerged Cultural Resources Study:

USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor National Historic

Landmark. (1990) C-unlisted, 2nd ed., SC, 192 pp, illus. A study

done on the USS Arizona by the National Park Service’s

Submerged Cultural Resources Unit and the Navy’s Mobile

Diving and Salvage Unit, showing how undersea explorations

ought to be done so as to leave their historic subjects intact. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $35

590. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Victorian Shipwrecks. (1971) C-

unlisted, HC, DJ, 177 pp, illus. A succinct account of all known

wrecks in the waters off Victoria, Australia, supplying details of

tonnage, location and conditions, as well as easily-used indexes

and cross-references. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $20 - $35

591. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks along the Great Ocean Road.

(1974) C-unlisted, 4th ed., SC, 137 pp, illus, with gift inscription.

Small but useful book that presents many fascinating stories of

disasters from Point Lonsdale to Portland (Australia). From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

592. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks on the N.S.W. North Coast.

(1978) C-unlisted, SC, 135 pp, illus. Another brief book that

encompasses more than 1000 casualties between 1800 and 1976

on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $45

593. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Mysteries of the Bass Strait Triangle.

(1980) C-unlisted, SC, 112 pp, illus. Short book about the strait

between Victoria (Australia) and Tasmania where many vessels

have mysteriously disappeared. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $30

594. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks on the Gippsland Coast. (1980)

C-unlisted, 6th ed., SC, 87 pp, illus. A survey on shipping incidents

along the Gippsland Coast (Australia). From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $15

595. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Australian Shipwrecks 1871-1900

Volume 3. (1982) C-unlisted, HC, DJ, 296 pp, illus. A concise

account of more than 1800 wrecks around the Australian coast,

nearby waters, and her territories between 1871 and 1900.Limited edition #1324 of 1500, signed by the author. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $70

578. Jameson, W.C. Buried Treasures of the American

Southwest. (1989) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 200 pp, illus. Legends of

lost mines, hidden payrolls and Spanish gold in the Southwest.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 -

$20

579. Jameson, W.C. Buried Treasures of the Rocky Mountain

West. (1993) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 191 pp, illus. Legends of lost

mines, train robbery gold, caves of forgotten riches and Indians’

buried silver in the Rocky Mountain West. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

580. Jameson, W.C. Buried Treasures of California. (1995) C-

4230, 1st ed., SC, 189 pp, illus. Legends from California’s

mountains, deserts, beaches, and cities. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

581. Jefferis, Roger and Kendall McDonald. The Wreck

Hunters. (1966) C-4260, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 255 pp, illus, XL. A book

about amateur divers’ search for sunken wrecks along the English

coast, including the Mary Rose, the Spanish Armada shipwrecks,

the Association and many other wrecks. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

582. Jörg, C. J. A. The Geldermalsen, History

and Porcelain. (1986) C-4330, 1st ed., HC, DJ,

124 pp. illus. This beautifully illustrated book

discusses the shipwreck of the Geldermalsen

(“Nanking Cargo”), which sank near Singapore

in 1752, and its fabulous cargo of ceramics.Autographed by the author. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $75 - $95

583. Kirby, Percival R. The True Story of the Grosvenor—East

Indiaman. (1960) C-4420, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 266 pp, illus. This book

describes the wreck of the Grosvenor off the coast of South

Africa in 1782, the desperate trek of the survivors to civilization,

and the various salvage efforts. Pedigreed to the New Zealand

Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45 - $60

584. Klare, Normand E. The Final Voyage of the Central

America, 1857. (1992) C-4430, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 278 pp, illus. The

story of the final voyage of the SS Central America (1857), the

saga of a gold rush steamship, the tragedy of her loss in a

hurricane off the North Carolina coast, and the treasure which is

now recovered. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books.

Estimate: $60 - $75

585. Latil & Rivoire. Sunken Treasure. (1962) C-4690, 1st

English ed., HC, DJ, 276 pp, illus. This French classic (translated

into English) tells the story of 11 treasure ship recoveries,

including: Nuestra Señora de la Concepción; Grosvenor; Lutine;

Egypt; the Vigo Bay galleons; Laurentic; Elisabethville;

Niagara; the Spanish Armada ship Florencia; and Telemaque.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 -

$40

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596. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks on the Queensland Coast, Vol.

1. (1982) C-unlisted, SC, 87 pp, illus. Yet another short book that

discusses a number of wrecks that occurred on the Queensland

Coast of Australia from 1791 to 1900. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $15

597. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks along the Great Ocean Road.

(1983) C-unlisted, 4th ed., SC, 138 pp, illus. This book incorporates

previous works by the author about shipwrecks on the west coast

of Victoria (Australia) from Point Lonsdale to Portland. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $15

598. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Australian Shipwrecks 1901-1986

Volume 4. (1987) C-unlisted, HC, DJ, 283 pp, illus. Concise reports

of over 3000 vessels lost during this period. Signed by the author.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 -

$70

599. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks on the Queensland Coast,

Volume 2. (1987) C-unlisted, SC, 44 pp, illus. Booklet about

wrecks that occurred on the Queensland Coast (Australia) from

1901-1986. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $10 - $15

600. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Australian Shipwrecks Update 1622-

1990. (1991) C-unlisted, HC, DJ, 169 pp, illus. An update that

added more than 1000 additional casualties to this author’s

previous volumes. Limited edition #457 of 500 hardbound copies,

signed by the author. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $40 - $55

601. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Admella. (no date given) C-unlisted, 4th

in a series, SC, 20 pp, illus. Pamphlet about the tragic wreck of the

Admella off the southern coast of Australia. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $5 - $15

602. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Famous Wrecks. (no date given) C-

unlisted, SC, 115 pp, illus. The stories of eight famous wrecks

along the southern coast of Australia including the “Mahogany

ship,” the Admella, the R.M.S. Australia and the S.S. Casino.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 -

$35

603. Loney, J. K. (Jack). The Loch Ard Disaster. (no date given)

C-unlisted, 5th ed., SC, 44 pp, illus. The story of the wreck of the

Loch Ard on the Victorian coast of Australia. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $15

604. Loney, J. K. (Jack). Wrecks in Australian Waters. (no date

given) C-unlisted, SC, 235 pp, illus. An illustrated survey of

shipwrecks, fires, collisions and strandings on the Australian

coast from 1629 to present. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

605. Lyon, Eugene. The Search for the Atocha. (1974) C-4900,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 246 pp, illus. The story of how

good archival research located and identified

the sunken Spanish galleon Atocha, salvaged by

Mel Fisher in the 1970s and 1980s. The author

was the researcher who found the “key” to

locating the Atocha wreck site in the archives in

Seville, Spain...after Mel had spent 10 years

searching the entire length of the Florida Keys

without success. Signed by the author and Mel

Fisher and one more unidentified person. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 - $75

606. Lyon, Eugene. The Search for the Atocha. (1974) C-4900,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 246 pp, illus. As above but without signatures.Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly

Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$45 - $60

607. MacKenzie, Margaret E. Shipwrecks. (1964) C-unlisted, 3rd

ed., HC, DJ, 135 pp, illus. This is an account of 18 wrecks along

the Victorian coast of Australia from Cape Otway to Port Fairy

between the years 1836 and 1914. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

608. Marsden, Peter. The Wreck of the Amsterdam. (1985) C-

5040, 2nd printing, SC, 207 pp, illus. This is the story of the salvage

of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, beached near Hastings,

England, in 1749, laden with silver bullion. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

609. Marshall, Logan. The Tragic Story of the Empress of

Ireland. (1972) C-unlisted, revised printing, HC, 232 pp, illus. An

authentic account of the most horrible disaster in Canadian

history, constructed from the real facts obtained from those on

board who survived. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck

Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

610. Martin, Colin. Full Fathom Five—Wrecks of the Spanish

Armada. (1975) C-5060, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 288 pp, illus. An account

of the author’s search for, and excavation of, three Spanish

Armada shipwrecks off Ireland: Santa María de la Rosa, El

Gran Grifón, and La Trinidad Valencera. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

611. Marx, Robert F. The Treasure Fleets of the Spanish Main.

(1968) C-5370, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 127 pp, illus. This book overviews

the history of the Spanish fleets from the “flota” system to ports

of call and the trip back to Spain. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

612. Marx, Robert F. Shipwrecks in Florida Waters. (1969) C-

5290, 2nd ed., SC, 74 pp, illus. A history of the Spanish treasure

fleets, some background on other nations in the New World, an

overview of the early salvors, and a descriptive listing of 350+

shipwrecks in Florida waters. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

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613. Marx, Robert F. Shipwrecks of the Western Hemisphere.

(1971) C-5320, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 483 pp, illus. Primarily a

comprehensive listing of significant Western Hemisphere

shipwrecks from 1492-1825, organized geographically. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $55 - $70

614. Marx, Robert F. Sea Fever. (1972) C-5260, 1st ed., HC, DJ,

250 pp, illus. The story of 16 famous underwater archaeologists,

scientists and treasure hunters. The

archaeologists include Peter Throckmorton,

George Bass and Pablo Bush Romero, and the

treasure hunters include Art McKee, Tom Gurr,

Kip Wagner, Mel Fisher, Teddy Tucker and

Edwin Link. Pedigreed to the New Zealand

Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton.

Dedicated by the author to Kelly Tarlton, with a

hand-written note from the author laid in as well.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $95 - $120

615. Marx, Robert F. Port Royal Rediscovered. (1973) C-5240,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 304 pp, illus. The whole story of the author’s 2½-

year archaeological excavations and recoveries from the pirate

city of Port Royal, Jamaica, which sank into the ocean in 1692

from an earthquake. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

616. Marx, Robert F. Shipwrecks of the Western Hemisphere.

(1975) C-5320, 2nd ed., HC, DJ, 483 pp, illus. A comprehensive

listing of significant Western Hemisphere shipwrecks from 1492-

1825, organized geographically (from Canada to South

America). From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $40

617. Marx, Robert F. Still More Adventures. (1976) C-5340, 1st

ed., HC, DJ, 256 pp, illus. A continuation of the adventures of the

author, a successful treasure hunter turned underwater

archaeologist (basically a sequel to Always Another Adventure),

including the author’s exploits in Port Royal, Jamaica, and on

both the Serranilla Bank and the Serrana Bank. From the Dave

Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $40 - $50

618. Marx, Robert F. The Capture of the Treasure Fleet—The

Story of Piet Heyn. (1977) C-5150, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 276 pp. illus,

XL. The story of the how the Dutch privateer Piet Heyn seized

the Spanish treasure fleet off of Cuba in 1628 and recovered an

amount equivalent to $150 million in modern value. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 - $45

619. Marx, Robert F. Spanish Treasure in Florida Waters—A

Billion Dollar Graveyard. (1979) C-5330, 1st ed., HC, 147 pp.

illus. Historical information on shipwrecks and possible

shipwrecks in Florida waters. Pedigreed to the New Zealand

Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. Autographed and

inscribed by the author. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $70 - $85

620. Marx, Robert F. Quest for Treasure. (1982) C-5250, 1st ed.,

SC, 271 pp, illus. The story of the author’s search for and

successful salvage of the Maravillas. From the Bruce Prior Library

of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

621. Marx, Robert F. Shipwrecks in the Americas. (1983) C-

5310, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 482 pp, illus. An updated edition of

Shipwrecks of the Western Hemisphere (and in fact the most

popular edition), with shipwrecks from 1492-1825, organized

geographically (from Canada to South America). It also includes

a short overview of locating shipwrecks, salvage, dating and

preserving artifacts, and archaeological techniques. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

622. Marx, Robert F. Shipwrecks in Florida Waters—A Billion

Dollar Graveyard. (1985) C-5290, Mickler reprint of 1979 ed., SC,

147 pp, illus. Historical information on shipwrecks and possible

shipwrecks in Florida waters. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

623. Marx, Robert F. Sunken Treasure—How to Find It. (1990)

C-5350, 1st ed., SC, 400 pp, illus. An overview of both underwater

archaeology and treasure hunting, including the history of the

Spanish galleons, and researching, locating, salvaging and

identifying shipwrecks. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

624. Marx, Robert F. and Jennifer. The Search for Sunken

Treasure—Exploring the World’s Great Shipwrecks. (1993) C-

5270, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 192 pp, illus. An overview of virtually all of

the great treasure wrecks. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

625. Marx, Robert F. and Jennifer. The Search for Sunken

Treasure—Exploring the World’s Great Shipwrecks. (1993) C-

5270, 1st ed., SC, 192 pp, illus. As above but in softcover. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

626. Marx, Robert F. with Jennifer Marx. New World

Shipwrecks 1492-1825: A Comprehensive Guide. (1994) C-

5220, reprint of 1993 ed., SC, 434 pp, illus. The most recent edition

of Shipwrecks in the Americas (see lot #621), with some

additional material. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $20 - $35

627. Marx, Robert F. with Jennifer Marx. Treasure Lost at

Sea—Diving the World’s Great Shipwrecks. (2003) C-5270, 1st

ed., SC, 194 pp, illus. An overview of virtually all of the great

treasure wrecks. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $35

628. Mathers, William M. and Nancy Shaw. Treasure of the

Concepción. (1993) C-5470, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 165 pp. illus. The

finding and salvage of the Manila galleon Nuestra Señora de la

Concepción, that sank in 1638 off the coast of Saipan in the

Mariana Islands. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $35 - $50

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629. Mathewson, R. Duncan, III. Archaeological Treasure: The

Search for Nuestra Señora de Atocha. (1985) C-5480, reprint of

1980 ed., SC, 171 pp, illus. An overview of the archaeological

problems and techniques used in excavating the Atocha

shipwreck. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $45

630. Maynard, Jeff. Niagara’s Gold – Treasure Recovery.

(1996) C-5520, SC, 160 pp, illus. The remarkable story of how an

Australian and New Zealand team salvaged eight tons of gold

from a German minefield during WWII. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

631. McCarthy, Kevin M. Thirty Florida Shipwrecks. (1992) C-

5535, 1st ed., SC, 128 pp, illus. Thirty of the most interesting stories

of Florida shipwrecks, with a map pinpointing each wreck’s

location illustrated in a full-color painting by renowned artist

William L. Trotter. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $20 - $30

632. McCarthy, Mike. Excavation of the Barque Day Dawn.

(1980) C-unlisted, 1st ed., SC, 58 pp, illus. This work discusses the

excavation and identification of the wreck of an ex-American

whaler in Cockburn Sound by the Maritime Archaeological

Association of Western Australia. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

633. McDonald, Kendall. The Wreck Detectives. (1972) C-5590,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 392 pp, illus. An overview of underwater

archaeological projects off the coasts of England in which the

author was an active participant. Included are De Liefde,

Association, Amsterdam, Earl of Abergavenny, HMS Assurance

and two Spanish Armada wrecks: Girona and La Trinidad

Valencera. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the

late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $35 - $50

634. McHaley, Bleth and Wendy Tucker. Mel Fisher—”The

World’s Greatest Treasure Hunter”. (1991) C-5600, 1st ed., SC,

33 pp, illus. A brief account (mostly in pictures) of Mel Fisher and

his spectacular treasure recovery from the sunken Spanish

galleon Atocha during the 1970s and 1980s. Signed by Mel Fisher.

From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $50 -

$60

635. McKee, Alexander. King Henry VIII’s Mary Rose—Its

Fate and Future. (1973) C-5650, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 346 pp, illus. All

about how the author, a military historian, succeeded in

discovering and excavating the Tudor warship Mary Rose 12 feet

beneath the mud of Portsmouth harbor. With news article about

the ship laid in. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of

the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

636. McKee, Alexander. How We Found the Mary Rose.

(1982) C-5640, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 152 pp, illus, XL and missing last free

end-page. An outstanding book on King Henry VIII’s Tudor

flagship Mary Rose, including the unrelenting search for the

wreck, the lifting of the wreck intact to the surface, and the ship’s

preservation. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $20 - $30

637. McKee, Alexander. Tarquin’s Ship—The Etruscan Wreck

in Campese Bay. (1985) C-5660, HC, DJ, 216 pp, illus. The story

of the author’s attempts to excavate an Etruscan wreck in 150

feet of water off the coast of Italy. He was partially successful in

his excavations, overcoming many obstacles along the way. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

638. McNickle, Andrew J. S. The Lost Treasure of King Philip

IV. (1952) C-5680, 1st ed., SC (pamphlet), 17 pp, illus. A brief

history of sunken treasure discovered in Bahamian waters. It tells

of a silver bar and some cobs that might have been from the

wreck of the San Pedro. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure

books. Estimate: $60 - $75

639. Mel Fisher Treasure Exhibit (Treasure Salvors, Inc.). The

Treasure of 1622. (1989) C-7820, 1st ed., SC, 30 pp, illus. A

beautifully illustrated collection of topics, from the wrecks of the

Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita to conservation

of treasures found by Mel Fisher. Signed by Mel Fisher. From the

Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $40 - $50

640. Mew, F. Back of the Wight. (1990) C-unlisted, 12th reprinting

of 1934 ed., SC, 116 pp, illus. “Yarns” of shipwrecks and

smuggling off the coast of the Isle of Wight. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

641. Moore, Robin and Howard Jennings. The Treasure Hunter.

(1974) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 261 pp, illus. A compendium of

treasure-hunting lore, in which the author discloses the secrets

that made him wealthy and pinpoints the location of several still-

undiscovered treasure hoards. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

642. Morris, Roland. Island Treasure. (1969) C-5860, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 232 pp, illus. The story of the author’s search for and recovery

of Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s flagship HMS Association off the

Scilly Isles, southwest of England. Pedigreed to the New Zealand

Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $70

643. Morris, Roland. Island Treasure. (1969) C-5860, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 232 pp, illus. As above but without the pedigree. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $55

644. Morris, Roland. Island Treasure. (1970) C-5860, 3rd

impression, HC, DJ, 232 pp, illus. As above but later printing and

with author’s signature. Autographed by the author. From the Dave

Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 - $75

645. Morris, Roland. Sunken Treasure, with Treasure Trove

Islands wraparound. (1970s) C-5870, booklet, illus. The story of

Roland Morris’ passion for sunken treasure and his experiences

going after it, particularly the wrecks of Association (1707) and

Colossus (1798). From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $15 - $25

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646. Morris, Roland. HMS Colossus, The Story of the Salvage

of the Hamilton Treasures. (1979) C-5850, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 238

pp, illus. The story of the sinking (1798) and salvage by the

author of Nelson’s ship HMS Colossus, that was carrying

William Hamilton’s second collection of ancient Greek vases.

Estimate: $25 - $40

647. Muckelroy, Keith (ed.). Archeology Under Water—An

Atlas of the World’s Submerged Sites. (1980) C-5910, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 192 pp, illus. This well-illustrated comprehensive book covers

techniques, Mediterranean wreck sites and classical seafaring,

European shipwrecks over the last 3000 years, exploration

wrecks, underwater structures and preservation of finds. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $55

648. Mudie, Ian. Wreck of the Admella. (1966) C-unlisted, Rigby

Ltd. ed., HC, DJ, 184 pp, illus. The complete tragic story of the loss

of the pride of the Australian fleet, the Admella, in 1859. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 - $50

649. National Geographic Society (ed. by Breeden and Crump).

Undersea Treasures. (1974) C-1610, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 200 pp, illus.

With some 175 varied photographs, this book gives the reader a

close-up of the divers’ world: their methods, their rewards, and

their frustrations. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $15 - $25

650. Nayler, Geoff. The Silent Fleet. (no date given) C-unlisted,

SC, 32 pp, illus. All about the ships scuttled in a “Ship’s

Graveyard”, an area three miles in diameter situated over 5 miles

from Barwon Heads (Australia). From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

651. Nayler, Geoff. Wrecks and Relics. (no date given) C-

unlisted, SC, 64 pp, illus. A survey of thirty well-known wrecks on

the Central Victorian coast of Australia. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $35

652. Nesmith, Robert I. The Lima Pieces of George II of

England. (1954) C-5980, SC (Wayte Raymond pamphlet), 16 pp,

illus. Originally published as a monograph in the Coin Collector’s

Journal in 1944, this small but significant work gives the

background behind the English coins bearing “LIMA” under the

bust of George II. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books.

Estimate: $20 - $30

653. Nesmith, Robert I. Dig for Pirate Treasure. (1958) C-5970,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 302 pp, illus. Various treasure stories, both land and

sea, including: the “Mesuno hoard,” Concepción, Lutine, Hussar,

Vigo Bay galleons, and the 1715 and 1733 Fleets. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

654. Nesmith, Robert I. and John S. Potter, Jr. Treasure

Hunters. (1961) C-5990, 1st ed., SC, 144 pp, illus. All types of

information on where and how to find treasure: ghost towns,

money-digging, pirate treasures, gold-panning, and more. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

655. Nesmith, Robert I. and John S. Potter, Jr. Treasure

Hunter’s Guide. (1975) C-6000, HC reissue of the above, DJ, 152

pp, illus, XL. As above but hardcover. From the Bruce Prior Library

of Treasure Books. Estimate: $30 - $40

656. Newark, Peter. The Crimson Book of Pirates. (1978) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 181 pp, illus. A chronicle of the course of

piracy from the earliest times to the present day. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

657. Norvill, Roy. The Treasure Seeker’s Treasury. (1978) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 173 pp, illus. A collection of stories about

land-locked treasures, how they came to be hidden and the

attempts that have been made to find them. Pedigreed to the New

Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

658. Olds, Dorris L. Texas Legacy from the Gulf—A Report on

Sixteenth Century Shipwreck Materials Recovered from the

Texas Tidelands. (1976) C-6050, 1st ed., SC, 204 pp, illus. An

archaeological report on the artifacts recovered from the salvage

of the 1554 Fleet of Spanish galleons that sank near Padre Island,

Texas. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate:

$60 - $75

659. O’May, Harry. Wrecks in Tasmanian Waters 1797-1950.

(no date given) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 209 pp, illus. A

discussion of numerous wrecks that went down in the waters

around Tasmania. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum

of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $30 - $40

660. O’May, Harry. Wrecks in Tasmanian Waters 1797-1950.

(no date given) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 209 pp, ills. As above.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 -

$40

661. Paine, Ralph D. The Book of Buried Treasure. (1926) C-

6090, 2nd (posthumous) printing, HC, 425 pp, illus, owner’s name in

pen on first free frontispiece. “A true history of the gold, jewels,

and plate of pirates, galleons, etc., which are sought for to this

day.” Half of the book regards sunken treasure...the rest of it is

land treasure. It includes chapters about the Thetis, the Spanish

Armada galleon Florencia, the Vigo Bay galleons, the Lutine,

and William Phips and his salvage of the Concepción. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $125 - $150

662. Paine, Ralph D. The Book of Pirate Treasures. (1992) C-

6100, Rio Grande reprint of 1911 ed., SC, 434 pp, illus. As above but

in softcover and with different title. From the Bruce Prior Library

of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

663. Parke-Bernet Galleries. Treasure of the Spanish Main.

(1967) C-6120, 1st ed., pre-auction booklet, SC, 38 pp, illus. An

exhibition catalog for 1715 Fleet jewelry, coins, and artifacts that

were sold at auction by Parke-Bernet Galleries on February 4,

1967. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$15 - $20

664. Perrin, Rosemarie D. and the Explorers Ltd. Staff.

Explorers Ltd. Guide to Lost Treasure in the United States and

Canada. (1977) C-6220, 1st ed., SC, 204 pp, illus. A listing of

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treasures in the US and Canada. Some states, such as Florida,

California and Delaware, have many shipwreck references.

About one half page is devoted to each shipwreck listing,

describing the wreck and the contents. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

665. Peterson, Mendel. The Funnel of Gold. (1975) C-6230, 1st

ed., HC, DJ, 481 pp, illus. A scholarly and detailed history of the

Spanish treasure fleets and the Spanish occupation in the

Caribbean. Includes discussions on the 1715 and 1733 Fleets.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $80 -

$100

666. Pickford, Nigel. The Atlas of Shipwrecks and Treasure.

(1994) C-6270, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 200 pp, illus. An overview of the

history and treasures of the more famous ships lost at sea from

ancient times through World War II. From the Bruce Prior Library

of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

667. Pickford, Nigel and Michael Hatcher. The Legacy of the

Tek Sing: China’s Titanic—its Tragedy and its Treasure.

(2000) C-6280, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 176 pp, illus. This beautifully

illustrated book describes the wreck, discovery and salvage of

the Tek Sing, a Chinese junk that sank in the South China Sea in

1822 with a large load of porcelain ceramics. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $65 - $85

668. Playford, Phillip. Carpet of Silver: The Wreck of

Zuytdorp. (1998) C-6330, reprint ed., HC, DJ, 260 pp, illus. The

story of a Dutch ship that sank off Western Australia in 1712 en

route from Holland to Jakarta with 250,000 guilders of treasure.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 -

$30

669. Potter, John S., Jr. The Treasure Divers of

Vigo Bay. (1958) C-6410, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 480 pp,

illus. This epic book tells the complete history of

the galleons that were sunk at Vigo Bay, Spain, in

1702...and the subsequent salvage attempts.Inscribed by author to fellow diver Hank Heimlick.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $125 - $150

670. Potter, John S., Jr. The Treasure Divers of Vigo Bay.

(1958) C-6410, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 480 pp, illus. As above but without

inscription. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books.

Estimate: $35 - $50

671. Potter, John S., Jr. The Treasure Diver’s

Guide. (1960) C-6400, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 501 pp,

illus. Scarce 1st edition of the first

comprehensive listing of treasure wrecks ever

written (although some of its data has been

shown to be erroneous), this book discusses the

Spanish galleons carrying gold and silver from

the New World to Spain, the stories of wrecks

already salvaged (as of 1960), wreck

identification, and underwater archaeology as it was at that time.

From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 -

$75

672. Rawson, Geoffrey. Pandora’s Last Voyage. (1963) C-

unlisted, HC, DJ, 165 pp, illus. The story of the Pandora’s mission

to bring home the Bounty mutineers and its subsequent wrecking.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 -

$65

673. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. Treasure Hunter. (1945) C-6620,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 260 pp, illus. The story of William Phips’

successful salvage of the Spanish galleon Concepción off the

Hispaniola coast in 1687. It also tells of the successful salvage of

gold bars from the Royal Mail Steamer Niagara, which sank off

the New Zealand coast in 1940. Various other sunken treasures

are also briefly mentioned. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $65

674. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. I Dive for Treasure. (1951) C-

6590, 9th printing, HC, DJ (damaged), 331 pp, illus. The story of the

author’s exploits in searching for sunken treasure in the 1930s

and 1940s. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $15 - $25

675. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. My Compass Points to

Treasure. (1955) C-6600, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 148 pp, XL. This

adolescent book tells of the author’s adventures aboard the ship

Cholita looking for sunken treasure in the Caribbean. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45 - $65

676. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. Treasure! (1957) C-6640, 1st ed.,

HC, 122 pp, XL. A discussion of various treasure-laden

shipwrecks. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $40

677. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. Treasure of the Buccaneer Sea.

(1962) C-6630, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 231 pp, illus. A vivid account of the

search to locate and recover old treasure ships in the Caribbean

Sea. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45

- $65

678. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. The Sea of Treasure. (1966) C-

6610, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 217 pp, illus, XL. More of the author’s

adventures in salvaging sunken treasure ships in the Caribbean

and along the west coast of South America. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45 - $60

679. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. Fell’s Complete Guide to Buried

Treasure, Land & Sea. (1970) C-6570, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 235 pp. A

most comprehensive guide for active and potential treasure-

hunters including lists of hundreds of sunken treasure ships by

location while the second part of the book lists lost and

abandoned mines. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $35 - $45

680. Rieseberg, Lieut. Harry E. and A. A. Mikalow. Fell’s Guide

to Sunken Treasure Ships of the World. (1965) C-6580, 1st ed.,

HC, DJ, 221, illus. A description of the major treasure wrecks off

each continent, devoting a few pages to each. It also lists all the

known treasure wrecks off each continent in tabular form. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $45 - $60

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681. Rule, Margaret. The Mary Rose—The Excavation and

Raising of Henry VIII’s Flagship. (1982) C-6750, 1st ed., HC, DJ,

224 pp, illus. This well-illustrated book tells the story of the

search, excavation and raising of King Henry VIII’s flagship

Mary Rose. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $20 - $25

682. Schurz, William Lytle. The Manila

Galleon. (1939) C-6910, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 453 pp.

Extremely rare first edition with nice dust

jacket! A scholarly book that documents the

Manila galleons, i.e., the Spanish trading ships

that crossed the Pacific Ocean from Acapulco,

Mexico to Manila, Philippines (and back) during

the period 1565 to 1815. This book documents

each of the Manila galleons that were lost. From

the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $200 - $300

683. Sedwick, Dr. Frank. The Practical Book of Cobs. (1987) C-

6990, 1st ed., SC, 81 pp, illus. The groundbreaking and award-

winning 1st edition of our popular work on cobs, an essential for

beginners and advanced numismatists alike. Autographed by the

author. Estimate: $35 - $50

684. Sedwick, Dr. Frank. The Practical Book of Cobs. (1990) C-

6990, 2nd ed., SC, 100 pp, illus. As above but 2nd edition, scarce in

nice condition (many fell apart). Estimate: $20 - $30

685. Sedwick, Daniel & Frank. The Practical Book of Cobs.

(1995) C-6990, 3rd ed., SC, 130 pp. illus. As above, popular edition

(well made and most recent till the new 4th edition this year).

Estimate: $20 - $30

686. Sedwick, Daniel & Frank. The Practical Book

of Cobs (20th anniversary edition). (2007) C-

6990, 4th ed., HC, 253 pp with foldout map, illus.

Hardbound copy #1 of our popular book, from a

limited printing of 100 copies (of which this #1

copy is the most desirable), signed and specially

inscribed to the winning bidder by Daniel Frank

Sedwick. Estimate: $200 - $500

687. Sellschopp, Dr. E. A. Las acuñaciones de las cecas de

Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651. (1992) C-7030, 2nd ed., SC,

159 pp plus 58 photo plates and 8 additional photo plates, illus.

Modern edition by Paul Karon (with new photos in back) of the

landmark work on early Peruvian silver cobs, describing 561

specimens from the three mints with many photos. Estimate: $35

- $50

688. Shomette, Donald G. Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake—

Maritime Disasters on Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries,

1608-1978. (1982) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 324 pp, illus.

Information on a plethora of shipwrecks in the Chesapeake Bay

area from 1608 through 1978. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

689. Shomette, Donald G. Pirates on the Chesapeake—Being a

True History of Pirates, Picaroons, and Raiders on

Chesapeake Bay, 1610-1807. (1985) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ,

344 pp, illus. This is an exciting 200-year history (1609-1807) of

pirates and their activities in the Chesapeake Bay region. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

690. Silverberg, Robert. Sunken History—Story of Underwater

Archaeology. (1963) C-7100, 1st ed., HC, 177 pp. The story of the

new developments of the time in underwater archaeology. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

691. Singer, Steven D. Shipwrecks of Florida: A

Comprehensive Listing. (1992) C-7120, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 368 pp,

illus, XL. A geographical listing of 2,100 shipwrecks in Florida,

with short descriptions of each. It also includes sections on

research, search and salvage, wreck identification, artifact

conservation and legal rights to wrecks. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

692. Slack, Jack. Finders Losers—The Lucayan Treasure Find.

(1967) C-7130, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 184 pp,. The true story of the

author’s finding, and salvage, of a Spanish treasure wreck off

Lucaya in 1964 and the loss of the treasure through bad business

deals. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$35 - $50

693. Snow, Edward Rowe. True Tales of Buried Treasure.

(1965) C-7220, 12th printing of a 1960 revised ed. (orig. pub. In

1951), HC, DJ, 295 pp. One of the all-time treasure-hunting

classics, written by a master storyteller and including 18 chapters

of the most famous treasure stories along with the author’s own

treasure adventures. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

694. Snow, Edward Rowe. Incredible Mysteries and Legends of

the Sea. (1967) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 266 pp, illus, XL.

Twenty-two incredible stories about the sea-mysteries and

legends. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate:

$20 - $35

695. Spence, Dr. E. Lee. Treasures of the Confederate Coast:

The Real Rhett Butler & Other Revelations. (1996) C-unlisted,

1st ed., SC, 517 pp, illus. This book is primarily a listing of ships

reported as wrecked in the shallow waters of the Confederate

Coast during the Civil War. Autographed by the author. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

696. Stack’s (New York). The Treasure of 1715. (no date stated

but probably 1970) C-7370, 1st ed., SC (sales pamphlet), 16 pp, illus.

A fixed pricelist of silver and gold coins from the 1715 Fleet. It

has a brief history of the shipwreck, an explanation of coin

grading, and grades and prices (all shockingly low compared to

now). From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate:

$20 - $30

697. Stanbury, Myra. Norwegian Bay Whaling Station. (1985)

C-unlisted, SC, 75 pp, illus. This is an archaeological report on the

modern era of whaling in Western Australia. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

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698. Stark, Jack. The Sponge Pirates and Other Florida Stories.

(1956) C-7390, 1st ed., HC, 86 pp, illus. Neat old book that includes

a story about Art McKee, one of the early hard-hat treasure

divers operating from Plantation Key, Florida, in the 1950s and

1960s, and two children who dive with him on a sunken galleon.Signed by Art McKee on March 15, 1958. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 - $75

699. Stead, James. Treasure Trek. (1936) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC,

304 pp, illus, with gift inscription. Three different tales of seeking

treasure: Sacambaya, Bolivia; Lake Beaver, Canada; and The

Treasure of Montezuma. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck

Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

700. Sténuit, Robert. Treasures of the Armada. (1972) C-7410,

1st English ed., HC, DJ, 282 pp, illus. A true “salvage” book! This

book was used for reference on the actual Girona wreck dive-site

during the John Grattans Expedition in June

of 1975, and it must have been dropped

overboard as there is extensive water

damage. It was signed by the dive and

expedition leader with a notation that the

book was used on site. This book explores

the history of the Spanish Armada, which

sailed against England in 1588. The second

part of the book tells the story of the author’s

research, discovery, and excavation of the

Spanish galleass Girona, which had been

wrecked off the coast of Ireland. Pedigreed to the New Zealand

Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $75 - $85

701. Sténuit, Robert. Treasures of the Armada. (1974) C-7410,

reprint (first printed in England in 1972), SC, 271 pp, illus. As above

but in soft cover and not “salvaged”! Estimate: $15 - $20

702. Stick, David. Graveyard of the Atlantic—Shipwrecks of

the North Carolina Coast. (1952) C-unlisted, HC, late-ed. DJ but

book itself is 1st ed., 176 pp. A factual account of hundreds of

dramatic losses, heroic rescues, and violent adventures off the

Outer Banks of North Carolina. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

703. Storm, Alex (as told to Brian Shaw). Canada’s Treasure

Hunt. (1967) C-7460, 1st ed., SC, 152 pp, illus. This book relates

how a fortune in gold and silver coins, lost off the coast of Nova

Scotia in 1725, was hunted and found by three young Canadians

in 1965. Autographed by the author. From the Dave Crooks library of

treasure books. Estimate: $25 - $35

704. Taylor, J(ames) R. W. Gold from the Sea—Epic Story of

the Recovery of “Niagara’s” Bullion. (1942) C-7580, 1st ed., HC,

271 pp, illus. A description of the 1940-41 salvage of the gold

bullion from the RMS Niagara, which sank off the coast of New

Zealand in World War II. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $85 - $110

705. Terry, Thomas P. World Treasure Atlas. (1978) C-7650, 1st

ed., SC, 144 pp, illus. A list of thousands of lost, buried and sunken

treasures by country, with each entry having a brief one- or two-

sentence description with treasures noted. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 - $75

706. Throckmorton, Peter. Shipwrecks and Archaeology: The

Unharvested Sea. (1970) C-7740, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 270 pp, illus, XL.

This book covers the causes of shipwrecks, stages of shipwreck

deterioration, shipwreck research and how untrained treasure

hunters are jeopardizing archaeological treasures (along with

case studies). From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $15 - $25

707. Throckmorton, Peter. Diving for Treasure. (1977) C-7700,

1st ed., HC, DJ, 135 pp, illus. This well-illustrated book is an

overview of underwater archaeology, with the treasures referred

to only being archaeological ones. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

708. Ure, John. The Quest for Captain Morgan. (1983) C-

unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 231 pp, illus. The author retraces the

exploits on the ground, and sometimes on the water, of buccaneer

Sir Henry Morgan. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $40

709. Vanderbilt, Arthur T., II. Treasure Wreck—The Fortunes

and Fate of the Pirate Ship Whydah. (1986) C-7950, 1st ed., HC,

DJ, 164 pp, illus. The story of Barry Clifford’s search for and

salvage of “Black” Sam Bellamy’s pirate ship Whydah, which

sank off Cape Cod in 1717. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $40

710. Verrill, A. Hyatt. They Found Gold—The Story of

Successful Treasure Hunts. (1972) C-7980, 1st ed., HC, 267 pp,

illus. This book provides the serious researcher with many clues

to hidden treasures in the Western Hemisphere. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $35

711. Villiers, Alan. Vanished Fleets—Sea Stories from Old Van

Diemen’s Land. (1974) C-unlisted, revision of 1931 ed., HC, DJ,

297 pp, illus. A colorful maritime history of Tasmania’s pirates,

whalemen, escaped convicts, adventurers and pioneers. Pedigreed

to the New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $55

712. Von Hagen, Victor W. The Golden Man—The Quest for El

Dorado. (1974) C-unlisted, HC, DJ, 338 pp, illus. The author

describes the many aspects of the search for the Golden Man

during the 16th Century. Pedigreed to the New Zealand Shipwreck

Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $35 - $50

713. Voynick, Stephen M. The Mid-Atlantic Treasure Coast—

Coin Beaches & Treasure Shipwrecks from Long Island to the

Eastern Shore. (1984) C-8030, 1st ed., SC, 164 pp, illus. This book

relates information concerning treasure wrecks in the area of

Long Island to the Delmarva peninsula, including the Juno,

Sindia, Republic, HMS deBraak, Faithful Steward, Merida, and

more. It also identifies beaches where treasures have washed up

on shore. From the Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate:

$20 - $30

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714. Wagner, Kip, as told to L. B. Taylor, Jr. Pieces of Eight.

(1966) C-8040, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 221 pp, illus. The

story of the finding and partial salvage of the

1715 Fleet of sunken Spanish galleons off Vero

Beach, Florida, in the 1960s, as told by the

original salvor. Kip Wagner’s story started the

underwater treasure hunting craze in Florida.

Copies with all eight signatures of the Real Eight

Co. like this one are rare and highly sought.Signed by the author and all eight members of the

Real Eight Co. plus Kip’s nephew Rex Stocker. From the Dave Crooks

library of treasure books. Estimate: $200 - $400

715. Wagner, Kip (as told to L. B. Taylor). Pieces of Eight.

(1967) C-8040, London ed., HC, 221 pp, illus, some cover staining,

owner bookplate. As above but without signatures. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $55

716. Weller, Bob “Frogfoot”. Famous Shipwrecks of the

Florida Keys. (1990) C-8090, Vol. 1, 1st ed., SC, 126 pp, illus. This

book details 6 shipwreck recoveries in the Florida Keys: H.M.S.

Winchester (1695); Alligator (1822); and 4 ships from the 1733

Fleet (Populo, San José, Angustias and Sueco de Arizón). From

the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

717. Weller, Bob “Frogfoot”. Salvaging Spanish Sunken

Treasure. (1999) C-8120, 1st ed., SC, 80 pp, illus. A guide for

anyone considering treasure salvage as a hobby, an occupation or

an investor. The book includes chapters about the 1622, 1715

and 1733 Spanish treasure fleets wrecked off the coast of

Florida, putting a salvage operation together, salvaging treasure

on a budget of $5000 or less, working the site, preservation of

artifacts, dividing up the treasure and approaching investors.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 -

$20

718. Weller, Robert “Frogfoot” and Ernie “Seascribe” Richards.

Shipwrecks Near Wabasso Beach. (2001) C-8130, 2nd printing,

SC, 96 pp, illus. A very useful book that describes the locations of

14 shipwrecks in the Wabasso Beach (Florida) area, including

five 1715-Fleet wrecks. There is also a brief history of each

wreck and a list of recoveries (as of 1996) from each.Autographed by both authors. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $15 - $25

719. Whipple, A. B. C. Pirate: Rascals of the Spanish Main.

(1957) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 285 pp, illus. Tales of the most

famous pirates, both male and female, in a very interesting style

of writing. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $30 - $45

720. Williams, Mark. Sunken Treasure. (1980) C-8310, 1st ed.

HC, DJ, 184 pp, illus. The story of Roland Morris and his

successful salvage of the Association (sunk 1707) and the HMS

Colossus (sunk 1798) off the Scilly Islands of England. From the

Dave Crooks library of treasure books. Estimate: $60 - $75

721. Wilson, Derek. The World Atlas of Treasure. (1981) C-

8330, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 256 pp, illus. This book covers topics such as

sunken treasure, underwater archaeology (ancient shipwreck

finds in the Mediterranean Sea), and successfully salvaged

treasure wrecks. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $25 - $35

722. Wilson, Ian. Undiscovered—The Fascinating World of

Undiscovered Places, Graves, Wrecks and Treasure. (1987) C-

8350, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 192 pp, illus. Various unfound treasures

around the world, from ancient times to present. From the Bruce

Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

723. Windhorn, Stan and Wright Langley. Yesterday’s Florida

Keys. (1987) C-unlisted, 7th printing, SC, 128 pp, illus. A record of

the subtropical island chain at the southern tip of the Florida

peninsula—a nostalgic history in many photographs of the

people and power of the elements. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $10 - $20

724. Wooldridge, Emily (ed. by Laurence Irving). The Wreck of

The Maid of Athens—Being the Journal of Emily Wooldridge,

1869-1870. (1952) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, 160 pp, illus. This is a

fascinating account by the captain’s wife of the shipwreck in

1870 and ultimate escape to the Falkland Islands. Pedigreed to the

New Zealand Shipwreck Museum of the late Kelly Tarlton. From the

Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $30

725. Wright, John. Encyclopedia of Sunken Treasure. (1995) C-

8390, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 248 pp, illus. A brief overview of 54

significant sunken treasure ships around the world,

geographically organized by continent, with two to four pages for

each wreck. Estimate: $25 - $40

726. Zacks, Richard. The Pirate Hunter—The True Story of

Captain Kidd. (2002) C-unlisted, 1st ed., HC, DJ, 426 pp. The

author chronicles the exploits of Captain Kidd in his pursuits of

the pirate Robert Culliford. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $25 - $35

727. Zinck, Jack. Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia, Volume 1. (1975)

C-8420, 1st ed., SC, 226 pp, illus. A brief overview of about 50

shipwrecks in Nova Scotia, including the salvage of the treasure

ships Le Chameau and Feversham. Autographed and inscribed by

the author. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $40 - $55

MAGAZINE

728. Treasure World, Volume 1, Number 1. (March, 1967) SC,

26 pp. illus. An extremely rare first issue, with articles on a

variety of treasure-hunting topics such as bottles, coins, relics

and sunken treasure, but most notably containing an article by

Mel Fisher mentioning the sale of their fabulous dragon-whistle

and chain for $50,000 at auction. Estimate: $25 - $40

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AUCTION CATALOGS

729. American Numismatic Rarities (Wolfeboro). The Classics

Sale—The Thomas H. Sebring Collection. (January 5-6, 2004)

A-110, SC, 316 pp, illus. Important sale including cobs, portrait

coins, “tumbaga” bars, and medallions from the extensive

collection of Thomas Sebring. Among the 139 lots are coins

from almost every major shipwreck, a William Phips medallion,

4 Vigo Bay medallions, and a S.S. Central America medallion.

Estimate: $40 - $50

730. Baldwin’s Auctions (London). The Ton Eijkelenkamp

Collection of Coins of the Dutch S E Asian Territories Indian

and Ceylon. (October 8, 2001) SC, 46 pp, illus. An important sale

containing 25 lots from the Pre-Colonial Period, 20 lots of

countermarked coins, 11 lots of the arrival of the Dutch in the

Indies, 312 lots of Dutch East India Company 1602-1799, 146

lots of The Batavian Republic 1799-1806, 67 lots from the

Kingdom of Holland and the French Empire 1806-1811, 32 lots

from British Administration 1811-1816, 148 lots from Dutch

East Indies Government 1816-1949, 142 lots of coins of the

VOC in India and Ceylon. Estimate: $50 - $75

731. Castells & Castells (Montevideo). Nuestra Señora de la

Luz. (October 27, 1997) A-180, SC, 48 pp, illus, PR. Rare catalog

with 54 lots of gold cobs and portrait coins, 24 lots of silver

cobs, 4 lots of pillar dollars, 92 lots of artifacts, and one cannon

salvaged from the Nuestra Señora de la Luz, which sank in 1752

near Montevideo, Uruguay. Estimate: $40 - $50

732. Christie’s (Amsterdam). Important Gold, Silver, Jewellery

and Artifacts Recovered from the Wrecks of Dutch, Spanish

and English 17th, 18th and 19th Century Ships. (March 16,

1983) A-330, SC, 45 pp, illus, PR. A fabulous auction of gold,

silver, jewelry and artifacts recovered from the following ships:

Hollandia, Utrecht, Slot ter Hooge, Nuestra Señora de

Esperanza, the “Standing Cannon wreck” and the H.M.S.

Athenienne, plus Dutch and foreign coins and biographies of

Robert Marx and Robert Sténuit. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $20 - $40

733. Christie’s (London). Spanish Art I: Treasure from the

Maravillas and other Works of Art. (May 28, 1992) A-370, SC,

261 pp, illus. One of the most important shipwreck auction

catalogs of all time, with 86 lots of silver cobs, 30 lots of gold

cobs, 12 lots of silver ingots, 15 lots of gold ingots, a bronze

signal cannon, a few silver artifacts, and 2 lots of jewelry, all

from the Maravillas, which sank in 1656 on Little Bahamas

Bank. Estimate: $60 - $75

734. Christie’s (London). Spanish Art I: Treasure from the

Maravillas and other Works of Art. (May 28, 1992) A-370, SC,

261 pp, illus, cover discolored. As above. Estimate: $60 - $75

735. Christie’s (Amsterdam). Maritime. (September 9, 1997) A-

unlisted, SC, 140 pp, illus. A scarce catalog containing many works

of art associated with the Dutch East India Company and works

of art recovered from the wrecks of the Hartwell and the Santo

Andre. Some of the items offered are silver miniature silver

models of ships, ship instruments, globes, ship models, boats,

pottery, paintings of ships and other items too numerous to list.

The photographs of the offerings are exquisite. Estimate: $30 -

$50

736. Christie’s (South Kensington). The Abbatucci Cargo.

(October 7, 1997) A-220, SC, 31 pp, illus. Jewelry (much in

wearable condition), chains, watches, coins, artifacts such as

pressed glass, porcelain and bottles from the Abbatucci which

sank in 1869 off the Corsican coast. Estimate: $30 - $50

737. Christie’s (New York) in association with Spink. Gold Rush

Treasures from the SS Central America. (December 14, 2000)

A-320, HC, 245 pp, illus. A sizeable collection (167 lots) of gold

coins and ingots recovered from the SS Central America.

Estimate: $40 - $50

738. Dix Noonan Webb (London). The Santa Lucia Treasure

Coins, Jewellery and Artefacts Recovered from the

Mediterranean. (June 20, 2001) A-390, SC, 107 pp, illus. Scarce

catalog (auction never held due to claims) with 230 lots of

portrait coins (from Europe and the New World), 41 lots of

jewelry, 21 lots of ceramics, and 14 lots of artifacts from the

British steam packet Santa Lucia, which sank off the coast of

Italy in 1841. Estimate: $25 - $35

739. Dix Noonan Webb (London). The Santa Lucia Treasure

Coins, Jewellery and Artefacts Recovered from the

Mediterranean. (June 20, 2001) A-390, SC, 107 pp, illus. As

above. Estimate: $25 - $35

740. Glendining & Co. (London). Spanish and Spanish-

American Gold Coins. (October 12, 1960) SC, 17 pp and 9 photo

plates, illus. An important Spanish gold collection, including 1 lot

from Philip IV, 23 lots from Philip V, 12 lots from Ferdinand VI,

49 lots from Charles III, 84 lots from Charles IV, 1 lot from

Joseph Napoleon, 46 lots from Ferdinand VII, 17 lots from

Isabel II, 2 lots from Alfonso XII and 3 lots from Alfonso XIII.

Estimate: $30 - $50

741. W. H. Lane & Son (Penzance). The Hollandia Treasure.

(September 21, 1973) A-480, SC, 64 pp and 7 photo plates, illus.

This important catalog includes commentary on the history and

recovery of the artifacts and coins from the wreck of the Dutch

East-Indiaman Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles,

southwest of England. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure

Books. Estimate: $40 - $60

742. W. H. Lane & Son (Penzance). The Association Coin.

(September 24, 1974) A-430, SC, 58 pp plus 6 photo plates and 18

intro pp, illus, a few marks, PR. As the title tells you, this is a

catalog of rare coins and artifacts recovered from the

Association, the flagship of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, Lord

Admiral of the Fleet, that sank off the Isles of Scilly on October

22, 1707, along with the Romney, Eagle and Firebrand. Quite a

bit of background on the disaster is presented here. The Prices

Realized, quite curiously, shows the names of the buyers of each

of the lots! From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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749. Schulman, Hans (New York). Coin Selections from the

“Treasures of Two Oceans” and other consignments. (February

6-8, 1969) A-unlisted, SC, 120 pp, illus, PR, previous owner’s name

and address on cover. This auction is known as “Treasures of Two

Oceans” because it contains coins from both the ca.-1628

“Lucayan Beach wreck” in the Bahamas and the 1656 Vergulde

Draeck off Australia, plus a Russian Copper Collection, Large

Cents and others. From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books.

Estimate: $50 - $65

750. Schulman Coin & Mint (New York). Gold & Silver Coins

of the Spanish World from the “Maravilla” sunk in 1656 &

from the Spanish Plate Fleet perished in 1715. (December 2-4,

1974) A-590, SC, 136 pp, illus. This popular item is the first

auction catalog of finds from the Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off

Grand Bahama Island, and it also contains gold from the 1715

Fleet and the usual smattering of U.S. and world gold and silver

coins (including a Panama Pacific $50), ancient coins, and talers.

From the Bruce Prior Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $50 -

$75

751. Schulman, Jacques (Amsterdam). Coins and Medals, No.

281. (April 15-16, 1985) SC, 50 pp, 10 photo plates, illus. Large

offering of 1009 lots, including coinage from several European

countries including Spain and Portugal but notably with a nice

collection of cob 8 reales, riders and ducatoons from the

Vliegenthart. Estimate: $20 - $30

752. Sotheby & Co. (London). Treasure Recovered Off The

Shetland Isles. (November 8, 1973) A-650, SC, 33 pp and 10 photo

plates, illus. Rare classic with 190 lots of gold and silver coins

and important artifacts from the Shetland Islands wrecks of the

Wendela, Lastdrager, Curaçao and Evstafii, as well as three lots

of items from the HMS Assurance. Estimate: $30 - $50

753. Sotheby’s (London). Coins, Medals and Paper Money.

(October 8-9, 1992) SC, 107 pp and 37 photo pages, illus, PR. This

auction is notable for its collection of some 302 Peruvian coins,

including gold and silver cobs, but also contains 206 lots of other

coins of the Hispanic World, 96 lots of Islamic Coins, 40 lots of

foreign silver coins, 38 lots of historical medals, books and

cabinets, 183 lots of foreign gold coins, 140 lots of English gold,

silver and bronze coins, 264 lots of ancient coins and 123 lots of

banknotes (some of which is hand-priced). Estimate: $25 - $40

754. Sotheby’s (New York). A Captain-General’s Chain and

Badge of Office from the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet. (March

24, 1993) A-620, SC, 6 pp, illus. This rare catalog features a

single item—a spectacular 2000-link gold chain and dragon

whistle from the 1715 Fleet. Also included are two excellent full-

page color pictures. Estimate: $25 - $35

755. Sotheby’s (New York). The Uruguayan Treasure of the

River Plate. (March 24-25, 1993) A-730, SC, 141 pp, illus, PR. An

incredible auction of 725 gold cob and portrait coins, 37 gold

ingots, 10 lots of silver cobs, 3 lots of artifacts, and a gold

jewelry box, all from the Nuestra Señora de la Luz, which sank

in 1752 in the River Plate, Uruguay. A history of the shipwreck is

included, as well as numismatic analysis. Estimate: $15 - $30

743. W. H. Lane & Son (Penzance). Sale of Sunken Treasure.

(September 26, 1975) A-500, SC, 108 pp and 10 photo plates, illus.

This sale was an offering from nine well-known shipwrecks

(including DeLiefde, Association, Duoro, Hollandia, and

Athenienne) from around the British Isles in 1327 lots (coins and

artifacts), with ample histories on the wrecks and even a

biography of Robert Sténuit. From the Bruce Prior Library of

Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $60

744. W. H. Lane & Son (Plymouth). Here is Treasure! / Dutch

East Indiaman ‘Campen’. (August 2, 1981) A-470, SC, 15 pp. A

rare and curious catalog that was originally named Here is

Treasure! but with a sticker over that on the cover with the new

title, which is more appropriate since this is the main catalog of

coins recovered from the wreck of the Campen (1627), some 330

lots of lion daalders and half lion daalders and 4 lots of cobs,

with a one-page description of the wreck, a brief description of

the lion dahlers (daalders), and a list of the salvors, but also with

coins from the Hollandia of 1743 (90 lots of cobs, pillar dollars

and ducatoons). Estimate: $35 - $50

745. Nagel Auctions (Stuttgart). Tek Sing Treasures. (November

17-25, 2000) A-530, SC, 395 pp, illus. Beautifully illustrated

catalog with 353 lots of porcelain from the Tek Sing, including an

excellent history of the wreck and salvage. Estimate: $25 - $35

746. Ponterio & Associates (San Diego). The Paul Karon Potosí

Cob Collection, special leatherbound hardcover edition (only

one made). (March 15-17, 1990) HC, 100 pp, illus, with 29 photo

plates, PR. One of the most complete

and important collections of Potosí

cobs, with a thorough introduction and

articles by several important

researchers, 292 lots of cob 8 reales,

165 lots of cob 4 reales, 243 lots of cob

2 reales, 255 lots of cob 1 reales, 108

lots of undated cob ½ reales, 145 dated

cob ½ reales, 8 lots of cob cuartillas (1/

4 Real) and 1 lot of an original royal 2

reales die of 1737. Special hardbound

copy presented to the consignor (Paul

Karon), with special 1st-generation photo plates in the back.

Estimate: $100 - $150

747. Ponterio & Associates (San Diego). The Paul Karon Potosí

Cob Collection. (March 15-17, 1990) SC, 100 pp, illus, with 29

photo plates, PR. One of the most complete and important

collections of Potosí cobs, with a thorough introduction and

articles by several important researchers, 292 lots of cob 8

reales, 165 lots of cob 4 reales, 243 lots of cob 2 reales, 255 lots

of cob 1 reales, 108 lots of undated cob ½ reales, 145 dated cob

½ reales, 8 lots of cob cuartillas (1/4 Real) and 1 lot of an

original “Royal” 2 reales die of 1737. Estimate: $60 - $75

748. Ponterio & Associates (San Diego). “La Capitana”. (April

10, 1999) A-570, SC, 64 pp, illus. The one and only catalog

dedicated to this wreck (1654), with countermarked shield-type

issues, transitional issues of 1652, and pillars-and-waves cobs in

1, 2, 4, and 8 reales denominations as recovered from the wreck

of the Capitana. Estimate: $25 - $40

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756. Sotheby’s (New York). Treasure from the SS Central

America—Glories of the California Gold Rush. (December 8-

9, 1999) A-720, SC, 205 pp, illus. A rare catalog of an auction that

did not take place til June of 2000 (due to an injunction), lavishly

illustrated with color photos and featuring 250 lots of Gold

Rush-era gold coins (mostly double eagles), gold bars (many

from rare private California mints), nuggets and dust salvaged

from the steamer SS Central America, which sank off the coast of

North Carolina in 1857. The history of many of the private mints

is also provided. Estimate: $30 - $50

757. Sotheby’s (New York). Coins, Medals and Banknotes.

(December 14, 2000) SC, 72 pp, illus, PR. A variety of offerings in

335 lots, including: ancient coins, foreign coins, U.S. coins,

peace medals, banknotes and gold bars and nuggets from the SS

Central America. Estimate: $25 - $35

758. Spink (London). Ancient and World Coins (No. 87).

(October 9, 1991) SC, 72 pp and 79 photo pages, illus, some

staining. As stated on the cover, this important catalog includes

“an important collection of European and Latin American Coins

and the J. Mayorga collection of gold coins of Spain and her

possession,” which amounts to 1769 lots of Ancient Greek,

Silver and Roman and Byzantine Coins (including a Group of

Philip II and Alexander Gold Staters), Kushan Gold Coins,

European and Latin American Coins, as well as the Emilio M.

Ortiz Collection of Coins and Tokens of the West Indies.

Estimate: $30 - $50

759. Spink (London). The Clive of India Treasure. (September

28, 2000) A-750, SC, 60 pp, illus. This catalog presents what is

believed to be the gold treasure of Lord Robert Clive, British

military hero in India, who had consigned his wealth to the

English East India Company ship Dodington, which sank in 1755

off the coast of South Africa. All coins offered for sale in this

auction were Brazilian and Portuguese gold. Estimate: $25 - $35

760. Superior Galleries (Beverly Hills). Antiquities and Coins of

the World Including Coins of the Reijgersdaal Shipwreck.

(June 2, 1992) A-800, SC, 98 pp, illus. The main interest here is

pillar dollars from the Reigjersdaal wreck of 1747, but there is

also world gold, a collection of pre-1500 world coins and

minors, Greek coinage, Roman Imperatorial, Byzantine coinage,

Judaic, Judean City, Varia and Antiquities. From the Bruce Prior

Library of Treasure Books. Estimate: $40 - $50

761. Superior Galleries (Beverly Hills). Antiquities and Coins of

the World Including Coins of the Reijgersdaal Shipwreck.

(June 2, 1992) A-800, SC, 98 pp, illus. As above but without the

pedigree. Estimate: $30 - $40

762. Swiss Bank Corp. (Zürich). Coins of Peru (#20).

(September 14-15, 1988) C-7540, HC, 220 pp, illus, PR. This is the

sale of the Sellschopp collection of Peruvian coins, the most

important Lima and Potosí cob collection ever amassed (plus

many gold cobs of Lima and Cuzco), 1356 lots in all. Estimate:

$125 - $175

763. Swiss Bank Corp. (Zürich). Coins of Peru (#20).

(September 14-15, 1988) C-7540, HC, 220 pp, illus, PR. As above

but without the original Prices Realized. Estimate: $125 - $175

764. Swiss Bank Corp. (Basel).

Collection of Spanish Colonial and

Spanish Coins (#27). (January 24,

1991) HC, 118 pp, illus. A collection of

Spanish and Spanish colonial “trophies”

from the holdings of Emilio Ortíz, 446

lots in total, with 24 gold cobs that

appear to be from the 1715 Fleet or

other shipwrecks. Estimate: $75 - $90

END OF SALE

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