Silver 4-reale 'cob' from the wreck of the Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa, set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel. The coin depicts a shield with coat-of-arms and cross. The Sao Jose was the flagship of a fleet that departed Lisbon in 1622, transporting the royal treasure of Philip III, king of Spain and Portugal, Francisco da Gama and the Portuguese Empire on its way to India. Attacked by a combined fleet of Dutch and British East India Company ships she sank to the bottom with most of her treasure and an estimated 300-400 passengers and crew perished. Dia: 31 mm, (1 3/16 in), total weight 11.91 g. A fantastic example!!! Comes with certificate of authenticity from the salvors and a small booklet about the wreck. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

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