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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#:  8305
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  10.6 grams
Diameter: 1.2-1.4 inches

Price:  $120.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1675.  Full cross with lightly visible lions and castles in the cross quadrants along with 3 very light digits of the date 1675 below.  Lightly visible pillars side details including both mint marks P, most of the central PLV SVL TRA, and the date 1675.  A typical Consolacion coin with lightly visible details.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8408
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  13.4 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $135.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  Lightly visible cross with a partially visible lion and castle in the left cross quadrants.  Nice pillar side details including both mint marks P, one assayer mark V, and a bold 79 of the date 1679 at the bottom.  A solid Consolacion coin with a nice pillars side.  Supplied with the original 3x4 inch plastic sleeved small certificate of authenticity issued by Robcar, S.A.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8349
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  19.5 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $365.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  Very nice pillars side details including one mintmark P, denomination mark 8, one light assayer mark V, and a sharp central date 1679.  Nearly full cross with the lions and castles more visible than on most Consolacion coins.  Cross side details also include the mint mark P at right and 79 of the date 1679 at bottom.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8323
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $295.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1678.  Nice cross details with one well detailed castle visible along with the mint mark P, assayer mark E and clear date 1678.  Visible on the pillars side are two light mint marks P, both assayer marks E, and a light date 1678.   A nice Consolacion coin.  Supplied with the original and a New World Treasures Photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5369
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  20.7 grams
Diameter: 1.5 inches

Price:  $395.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  This coin has nice well balanced details side to side.  Cross side details include a full cross with two visible castles, the denomination mark 8 at top, mint mark P at left, assayer mark V at right, and a bold 79 of the date 1679 below.  The pillars side features include the denomination mark 8, some of the central PLV SVL TRA, one mint mark P, both assayer marks V, and muddled but visible 79 of the central date 1679.  Nice Consolacion coins like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.  Supplied with the original and a New World Treasures Photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5367
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  23.6 grams
Diameter: 1.5 inches

Price:  $425.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  A deeply struck and very heavy coin, one of the best that we've seen from this wreck.  Nice pillars side details including  a bold mint mark P, denomination mark 8, and right side of the assayer mark V along the top of the tic-tac-toe.  The pillars side also has most of POTOSI visible in the legend, along with some of the central PLV SVL TRA and the important 79 of the central date 1679.  On the opposite side is a deep struck cross with one bold castle and partially visible lions.  An excellent example with well balanced details side to side.  Supplied with the original and a New World Treasures Photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  7417
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  24.7 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $425.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1678.  A deeply struck and very heavy coin (the heaviest that we've seen from this wreck), obscured somewhat by areas of flatness and light corrosion.  The pillars side details include the two pillars along with some of the central PLV SVL TRA, two assayer marks E, and light but positive 78 of the central date 1678.  Nice cross side details including a full cross with all lions and castles partially visible along with the date 1678 at the bottom (the 8 has the split through it), assayer mark E at right, and a portion of the king's name in the legend.  An excellent example with well balanced details side to side.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.

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