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Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated. Denomination: 8 Reales. Composition: Silver. Year: 1622
Reign: Philip III. Fineness: 0.9. Grade: One (1). Country of Origin: Bolivia. Certification: COA Treasure Salvors, Inc. Wreak: Atocha discovered 1985. Certified: July 6, 1986. TSI number: 85A-261066. Denomination: 8 Reale. Mint: Potosí mint in Bolivia. Assayer: "Q" of the assayer perfectly visible to the right of the shield. Assayer "Q" refers to Agustín de la Cuadra, a Spanish colonial assayer active at the Potosí mint in Bolivia from 1612–1616. Coins marked with "Q" (often found on 8 reales silver cobs) are significant in numismatics, specifically in "Atocha" shipwrecks, and often show him overstriking earlier assayer marks. Weight: 25.5.
Yes its a genuine Atocha ship wreak Coin with all the correct paper work. USA SALE ONLY. Signature will be required.
Offering a C+X Lockwood Brothers Sheffield England. Made around 1890's its in unused remarkable condition, The knife is 136 years old. Stag handles have no cracks no chips. The two cutting blades are full and appear to have their original edges, never sharpened with no scratches. There are 7 tools all intact with strong snap on all. Tweezers and pick are also present. There is a flat screwdriver on the head end. The bolsters are perfect shiny without any scratches. Blades are marked +X Lockwood Brothers Sheffield. The bail also is perfect. Measure is 3.75 inch closed. All in all one would not find a more original example of a vintage Horseman. USA only.
Offering a gem calcite flower. Shows all around and in pristine condition. This is from a recent find and we have the best one of the lot. Amazingly clear calcite points with a slightly yellowish color. One detach tiny area at the bottom otherwise this is a near floater. Nothing broken. Mined Obi Island, Indonesia. 3.75 inch across. Small cabinet. It fills your hand. High end piece. Scroll down for video. Set resolution to 1080
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