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I was hoping nobody would see this one. The opening bid was set at I think $579, with a buy-it-now of $850. Well, someone else recognized the rarity and got it. See Menzel's book, top left of page 279. Potosi 16Z1T with transposed castles and lions. It is nicer (and rarer) than the 1618 dated Grade 1 Atocha I bought several years ago for around $850, which I considerd a bargain.

Oh well, maybe someone else here got it. I was going to pass the lead on to Ossy to get him back to posting on this forum.... ;D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310194155423&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Stan
 

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Sorry Stan I missed it :'( I've lost a bit of interest after buying the 1652, I occasionally look, but I keep looking for the rare ones.
I keep dreaming of finding my own, maybe one day.
Cheers, Sam
 

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The coin has been stored in a climate-controlled smoke free environment....Like he really knows the habits of the past owners of this coin.... :D
http://cgi.ebay.com/1697-4-REALES-s...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33595b7121

Looks like these were obtained before the Fishers started using a coin tumbler and 80 grit sand to clean coins....Cool 4 reale....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Two-Atocha-Lima-Mint-Grade-Two-Silver-Coins-Rare_W0QQitemZ180458364958

Now, for comparison, here is one polished to a chrome-like finish for sale in Key West....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ATOCHA-COIN-RECOVERED-FROM-SHIP-WRECK-W-COA_W0QQitemZ130359791722

Its bad when you have to say your Atocha coin is "hand polished" (as opposed to mechanically polished)....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Rare-4-Reale-Gr-1-H-collection-1985-hand-polished_W0QQitemZ170433660060

Probably NOT from the 1715 fleet. That was 60 years later....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1715-Fleet-Spanish-Colonial-Silver-8-Reale-Coin-Reales_W0QQitemZ180458351497

Nice dated Guatemala with countermark....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1752-GUATEMALA-8-REALES-COB-COUTNERMARK_W0QQitemZ330396502751

Stan
 

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HECHA CON PLATA Replica....
http://cgi.ebay.com/MD486-CUBA-SPAIN-REPLICA-8-REALES-HECHA-CON-PLATA-AGRIA_W0QQitemZ400098483818

Interesting ring. Why is it most likely a 1736?....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Spanish-Shipwreck-1-2-Reale-Silver-Coin-in-Gold-Ring_W0QQitemZ160396667671

"This is not a replica like other listings on eBay the cobs forum right now".... :D
Thttp://cgi.ebay.com/Nuestra-Senora-de-Atocha-Spanish-Shipwreck-Coin-8-Reale_W0QQitemZ150406951638

Accidental heart shape....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1697-4-REALES-silver-cob-coin-Potosi-Bolivia_W0QQitemZ220542497057

Stan
 

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...."coral embedded on the cross never seen one like"....Yeah, a rare one to slip by the Fisher scrub & polish.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUTHENTIC-ATOCHA-COIN-GRADE-ONE-8-REALE_W0QQitemZ280454256006

Current bid is 1 penny....
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIRATE-TREASURE-1600s-SPANISH-1-REALE-COB-MEXICO-CITY_W0QQitemZ390145549274

Must have been anxious to pry the cluster apart....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ATOCHA-TREASURE-8-REALE-SILVER-COIN-MEL-FISHER-COA_W0QQitemZ390145690603

Don will like this one if he sees it....Looks like another on the bottom right of page 312 of Menzel's book though....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Potosi-4-Reales_W0QQitemZ160396836186

Stan
 

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Diver_Down said:
It's tedious to read through some of the descriptions as they can be quite long. But on the last line of the description is the disclaimer: "This RARE PRINT EDITION COMES WITH A REPLICA MINTED DOUBLOON LIKE ONES FROM THE SALVAGE!".
Click to expand...

Thanks for the gentle wording.... "It's tedious" should say "pay attention dummy".... ;D

Stan
 

Not Atocha, but with the "J" assayer it is probably 1715 fleet. Looks like it was in contact with iron from the rust tinted areas. This is good, because it provides extra protection from corrosion. The iron acts as a "sacrificial anode"....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/C1700-MEXICO-SILVER-8-REALES-COB-MONEY_W0QQitemZ150406880949

I like this coin. Corrosion has likely put it seriously underweight, but most coins I see from the Maravillas have all detail eaten away....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1654-Boliva-8-Reales-Spain-Maravilla-Wreck-Grade-12-COA_W0QQitemZ350308805240

One recovered from Sam's favorite treasure hunting group, Odyssey Marine Exploration....
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Reales-Sao-Jose-circa-1622-Deluxe-presentation_W0QQitemZ350308826190

Not a cob, this is a "milled portrait" or "bust" type coin....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1788-Silver-coin-1-2-reales-cob-colonial_W0QQitemZ170436578384

Broad planchet "wrist watch" shape....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mexico-8-Reales_W0QQitemZ16039780451

Stan
 

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DiveWrecks said:
Diver_Down said:
It's tedious to read through some of the descriptions as they can be quite long. But on the last line of the description is the disclaimer: "This RARE PRINT EDITION COMES WITH A REPLICA MINTED DOUBLOON LIKE ONES FROM THE SALVAGE!".
Click to expand...

Thanks for the gentle wording.... "It's tedious" should say "pay attention dummy".... ;D

Stan
Click to expand...

Stan, it wasn't directed at you. Some sellers will bloat their description in the hope that a buyer will become bored and just bid. The disclaimer isn't at the top for a reason. I find the practice unscrupulous.
 

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