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'PIECE OF EIGHT' RECOVERED FROM NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA

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'PIECE OF EIGHT' RECOVERED FROM NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA

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Silver 'piece of eight' minted in Potosi, ca. 1617-1621 recovered by salvor Mel Fisher from the wreck of the NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA, a very good strike, with original Treasure Salvors Inc. certificate. Coin Number: H 1119 8 Reales; Grade One (1) - Catalog # 104596 Weight: 25.6 Grams / Circa 1617-1621 Mint: POTOSI.

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'PIECE OF EIGHT' RECOVERED FROM NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA

Name: 'PIECE OF EIGHT' RECOVERED FROM NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA
SKU: 125318480
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

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