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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#:  8315
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  12.0 grams
Diameter: 1.3-1.5 inches

Price:  $135.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Philip IV, dated 1657.  Lightly visible pillars side details including the denomination mark 8, two assayer marks E, one mintmark P, a very light last digit 7 of the central date, and all of the legend date 1657.  Nearly full cross with lightly visible lions and castles, the assayer mark E, and some visible legend.  A typical Consolacion coin with lightly visible details.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8385
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  C
Weight:  15.8 grams
Diameter: 1.3-1.4 inches

Price:  $155.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer C, Charles II, dated 1679.  Nice nearly full cross with the left side  lion and castle visible along with the mintmark P at left and date 1679 below.  Light pillars side details including the denomination mark 8 between the pillars, very light assayer mark C at the upper right, and a clear central date 1679 in the middle.   A solid Consolacion coin with a nice cross.  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#:  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#:  7384
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  19.7 grams
Diameter: 1.5-1.6 inches

Price:  $395.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1676.  This coin has great cross side details, including a full cross with all lions and castles visible to varying degrees along with the mintmark P at left, assayer mark E at right, and three digits of the date 1676 at the bottom.  The pillars side features include a light denomination mark 8, most all of the central PLV SVL TRA, two assayer marks E, the 7 of the central date 1676, and mintmark P.  Nice Consolacion coins like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5211
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  20.0 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $445.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1678.  Bold pillars side details including two mintmarks P, the denomination mark 8, all of the central PLV SVL TRA, two assayer marks E, and muddled 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 almost looks like a 4), mintmark P at left, and assayer mark E at right.  An excellent example with well balanced details side to side.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.

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