Description: FULLY DATED 1714 (ALL 4 DIGITS)! 1715 FLEET SHIPWRECK! MEXICO. Cob 2 Escudos, 1714-Mo J. Minted in Mexico City under Philip V. Graded NGC MS-62. Catalog references: Fr-7B; KM-53.2; Cal-1887. Weight: 6.80 grams. This captivating 2 Escudos gold coin carries not only historical and monetary value but also a fascinating story steeped in adventure and tragedy. Struck in 1714, this piece sailed across the Caribbean aboard the famed Spanish treasure fleet, known as the 1715 Plate Fleet, which left the New World laden with precious metals from Mexico and South America. However, tragedy struck when a ferocious hurricane sent 11 of the 12 ships to the ocean’s depths off Florida’s coast, scattering treasure along the reefs and sands, hidden for centuries until the wreck’s discovery in the 20th century. This particular specimen of 2 Escudos is a remarkable survivor of that disaster, showing minimal handling and excellent preservation despite over 300 years of oceanic slumber. In Mint State condition (MS-62), this piece boasts an exceptionally clear four-digit date, a well-defined "Mo" mintmark from the Mexico City Mint, and the "J" assayer mark, linking it directly to this historical era of Spanish rule. The coin itself radiates a golden, shimmery luster, with subtle apricot hues accenting its surface—a testament to its exceptional preservation. Each detail of its rugged "cob" design is sharply visible, giving insight into the era's hand-hammered minting techniques, intended to create a uniquely identifiable yet functional piece for colonial trade and Spanish treasury transport.jw Holding this 2 Escudos coin is like holding a piece of history from one of the most storied shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere.
Price: 12450 USD
Location: La Jolla, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T00:36:41.000Z
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Denomination: 2 Escudos
Composition: Gold
Year: 1715
Grade: MS 62
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Certification: NGC
