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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#:  8312
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  Not Visible
Weight:  11.3 grams
Diameter: 1.2-1.3 inches

Price:  $120.00  SOLD

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, Philip IV or Charles II, circa 1652-1681.  The cross side has a lightly visible cross along with faint lions and castles. The pillars side details are stronger and include faint pillars, the denomination mark 8, some of the central PLV SVL TRA, and one mint mark P.  A typical Consolacion coin with lightly visible details.  Supplied with the original certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8392
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  12.1 grams
Diameter: 1.3-1.4 inches

Price:  $155.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, dated 1679.  Ample pillars side details with the pillars and waves visible along with one mint mark P, both assayer marks V and the 79 of the central date 1679.  The cross side has light details including lightly visible cross arms and one partially visible lion and castle.  A solid Consolacion coin with ample visible markings.  Supplied with both the original 3x4 inch plastic sleeved small certificate of authenticity issued by Robcar, S.A. and a New World Treasures photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8298
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V
Weight:  19.9 grams
Diameter: 1.4 inches

Price:  $185.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V, Charles II, dated 1679.  Nice cross side details with most of the cross visible along with both castles and one lion in the cross quadrants.  Also visible on the cross side is a bold 9 of the date 1679 near the bottom.  The pillars side details include portions of both pillars with the waves below and light denomination mark 8 above, along with one muddled assayer mark V near the lower left.   A solid Consolacion coin with ample visible markings.  Supplied with both the original certificate of authenticity and a New World Treasures photo type 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 both the original certificate and a New World Treasures photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  8226
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  V/C (rare)
Weight:  20.0 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $355.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer V/C (V struck over C-Rare), Philip IV, dated 1679.  Well centered pillars side details including the top of the denomination mark 8, two assayer marks V struck over the previous assayer C (V used assayer C's dies and superimposed his mark over the previous assayer mark C - rare).  Also visible on the pillars side are the digits 79 of the important central date 1679.  The cross side exhibits a nearly full cross, offset to the right, leaving the mint mark P and some legend visible to the left of the cross.  This nice Consolacion coin, with two rare V over C assayer marks, would make a great addition to any shipwreck collection.  Supplied with the original large 8.5" x 11" photo certificate of authenticity (# M003632) issued by Robcar, S.A.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  5227
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  E
Weight:  17.4 grams
Diameter: 1.4-1.5 inches

Price:  $395.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer E, Charles II, dated 1678.  Nice cross side details including a nearly full cross with all lions and castles visible to varying degrees.  Also visible is the mint mark P to the left of the cross and the assayer mark E to the right.  Equally nice pillars side details including the pillars and waves with one mint mark P, denomination mark 8 and assayer mark E across the top along with a bold 78 of the central date 1678.  Supplied with both the original certificate of authenticity and a New World Treasures photo type certificate of authenticity.
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Consolacion - 8 Reales		 Item#:  6068
Denomination:  8 reales
Mint:  Potosi
Assayer:  C
Weight:  24.1 grams
Diameter: 1.5-1.7 inches

Price:  $395.00  BUY ITEM

 
Pillar and waves type cob, Potosi mint, assayer C, Charles II, dated 1679.  Nice pillars side details including bold pillars and waves, one mint mark P, bold denomination mark 8, both assayer marks C, most of the central PLV SVL TRA, and muddled 79 of the central date 1679.  On the opposite side is a partial cross, offset to the right, with a lion and castle visible in the left cross quadrants along with a bold mint mark P.  This is an unusually large diameter and very heavy example from this wreck.  Supplied with both the original certificate and a New World Treasures photo type certificate of authenticity.

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