1574-1610 P B Bolivia 8 Reales NGC São José Shipwreck Effect

CVC & Collectables presents this 1574-1610 P B Bolivia 8 Reales, certified by NGC with a Shipwreck Effect designation. This coin, recovered from the famed São José shipwreck, offers a fascinating glimpse into the maritime history of the Spanish Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries. Coin Specifications: Country: Bolivia (Spanish Colonial) Mint: Potosí (P) Assayer: B Years: 1574-1610 Denomination: 8 Reales Composition: Silver Condition: Shipwreck Effect Certification: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) Design and Features: This 1574-1610 P B Bolivia 8 Reales coin features the characteristic rough, irregular shape typical of cob coinage, which was hand-struck rather than machine-minted. Obverse: Design: Crowned arms, mint mark and assayer’s initial to left, denomination to right Lettering: Includes the mint mark (P), the assayer’s initial (B), and the denomination (8). Reverse: Design: Cross of Jerusalem in tressure, castles and lions in quarters Lettering: ET INDIARVM REX Collectibility: Graded with a Shipwreck Effect by NGC, this coin exhibits significant detail despite the environmental damage sustained during its time underwater. The Shipwreck Effect designation adds a layer of historical narrative, indicating the coin’s recovery from the São José shipwreck, which significantly enhances its collectible value. The certification by NGC ensures its authenticity and provides a reliable assessment of its condition. Find more alike here!