397, Lot: 754. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Colonial. Felipe V. King of Spain, second reign, 1724-1746. AR 8 Reales (41mm, 26.66 g, 12h). Columnario type. Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1733 Mo F. Coat-of-arms / Crowned hemispheres between crowned pillars ornamented with banners; all set on waves. Gilboy M-8-2; KM 103. Good VF, sea salvage, some roughness around edge. Reportedly ex 1733 New Spain Treasure Fleet.

From the estate of Dr. Robert B. Beckett, Jr.