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Consolacion Shipwreck Coins

The Consolacion, a Spanish Armada del Sur (South Sea Armada) galleon, was lost in 1681 after striking a reef near Guayaquil Ecuador.  A delay in receiving silver coins from the mint in Potosi prevented the Santa Maria de la Consolacion from sailing with the rest of the armada from Callao, Chile.  When the lone ship met pirates, the captain decided to ground the Consolacion on Santa Clara island, nicknamed Isla de Muerto (Island of the Dead), but struck a reef in the process.  The vessel was evacuated and intentionally set on fire by the crew to prevent the plunder of treasure.  Modern day salvage operations has resulted in the recovery of the remaining material, mostly Spanish colonial pillars and waves type cobs from the famous Potosi mint.

Certificates of Authenticity accompany all Consolacion Shipwreck treasure coins.  View a typical original Consolacion certificate of authenticity.

 
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Consolacion 4 and 8 Reales		 Item#:  Consolacion Special Sale
Denomination:  4 and 8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  Various
Weight:  Various
Diameter: Various

Price:  $99.00  BUY ITEM

 
Special Sale - We have a special sale on numerous Consolacion 4 and 8 reales pillar and waves type cobs (pieces-of-eight) from the Potosi mint.  Each have various visible light details and all are at least as good (most are better) than the one shown here.  As an example, on this particular coin, part of the pillars and waves are visible along with some of the lettering.  Others may have a visible assayer mark, mint mark, partial cross, etc.  Please specify the denomination that you desire (4 or 8 reales) and we will pick the nicest from the lot on a first come first served basis, so it's best to be early.  These are great coins for those desiring an authentic pirate treasure coin, but are on a strict budget.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8339
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  12.3 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $125.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  Lightly visible pillars side details including the upper portions of the pillars with the denomination mark 8 between and with one assayer mark V at right.  Partial cross with a bold mintmark P at left and date 1679 at the bottom.  A typical Consolacion coin with lightly visible details.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8357
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  13.7 grams
Diameter: 1.3-1.5 inches

Price:  $165.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1680.  Nice pillars side details including one mintmarks P, one assayer mark V, denomination mark 8, most of the central PLV SVL TRA, and a strong central date 1680.  Nice full cross with all lions and castles partially visible.  A nice Consolacion coin with balanced details side to side.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8361
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  17.2 grams
Diameter: 1.4 inches

Price:  $155.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  The cross side has a nearly full cross with all of the lions and castles at least partially visible.  Nice pillars side details including the denomination mark 8, some of the central PLV SVL TRA, one assayer mark V, and a strong central date 1679.  A nice Consolacion coin offered at an affordable price.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8018
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  19.8 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $275.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  Very nice pillars side details including one mintmark P, one assayer mark V, and a sharp central date 1679.  Partial cross with the lions and castles somewhat visible through flatness, but most importantly, also displaying the second date located near the bottom.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5212
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  C
Weight:  17.2 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $365.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer C, Charles II, dated 1679.  Very nice cross with two well detailed castles visible along with the mint mark P and clear date 1679.  Visible on the pillars side is one mintmark P and light assayer mark C along with a light date 1679.   A nice Consolacion coin.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  7452
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  C
Weight:  18.3 grams
Diameter: 1.5-1.6 inches

Price:  $395.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer C, Charles II, dated 1679.  This coin has all three dates visible, a rare find and highly collectable feature.  The cross side has a full cross with portions of the lions and castles partially visible along with the date 1679 at the bottom, mintmark P at left, and a partially visible assayer mark C at right.  The pillars side features include the denomination mark 8, most all of the central PLV SVL TRA, assayer mark C, central date 1679, mintmark P, and second date 1679 found in the legend at the 6 to 7 o'clock position.  Nice Consolacion coins like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.  Supplied with a New World Treasures photo type Certificate of Authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5365
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  C
Weight:  19.7 grams
Diameter: 1.4 inches

Price:  $395.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer C, Charles II, dated 1679.  Particularly beautiful pillars side details including both mintmarks P, both assayer marks C, the denomination mark 8, most all of the central PLV SVL TRA, and the central date 1679.  Full cross with the lions and castles, mintmark P, and assayer mark C all partially visible.  An excellent example from this wreck.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.

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