Philip III "Atocha" Cob 8 Reales ND (1603-1612) P-R AU Details (Saltwater Damage) NGC, Potosi mint, KM10, Cal-912. 25.86gm. From the Nuestra Señora de Atocha (sunk in 1622 off Key West, Florida). One of, if not the most famous Spanish treasures ever recovered from the seas, the Atocha provided thousands of silver Cobs, alongside a vast amount of gold artifacts and precious Colombian emeralds. Presenting virtually uncirculated surfaces and practically free of corrosion, this is a standout specimen. Recovered by Mel Fisher, this coin is accompanied by a 1984 Treasure Salvors, Inc "Grade 1" photo-certificate.

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