1739 Rooswijk Shipwreck Recovered Philip V, Mexico Silver Cob 8 Reales
Item History & Price
Auction Title:1739 Rooswijk Shipwreck Recovered Philip V, Mexico Silver Cob 8 RealesDescription:This auction is for a 1739 Rooswijk Shipwreck Recovered Silver Cob 8 Reales struck at the Mexico City, Mexico mint during the reign of Philip V. This lovely example weighs 26.32 grams and includes tag# AC1289 and certificate of authenticity from the salvagers. Be sure to check out our other items for more shipwreck recovered coins and currency ending tonight. Free shipping in the... U.S., satisfaction is guaranteed.
Information About the 1739 Rooswijk Shipwreck
Off the southeastern tip of England, just north of the Straits of Dover, the sea hides a most unusual feature known as the Goodwin Sands, where sandbanks appear and disappear unpredictably and move with the tides. Many ships over the centuries have sunk here and silted over, and occasionally one of the wrecks will surface and be discovered. Such is the case with the Rooswijk, a Dutch East Indiaman that foundered on the Goodwin Sands in a storm on December 19, 1739 (by the calendar in use by the British at the time), with all hands and 30 chests of treasure, virtually gone without a trace.
By chance in December 2004, the sands that had swallowed the wreck of the Rooswijk parted and allowed diver Ken Welling to retrieve two complete chests and hundreds of silver bars. Operating in secrecy, salvage continued in 2005 under the direction of Rex Cowan (in agreement with the Dutch and British governments) and is ongoing today. So far, several hundred Mexican silver cobs of the 1720s and early 1730s and transitional “klippes” of 1733-1734, as well as many more hundreds of “pillar dollars” and a smattering of cobs from other mints, have hit the market from this wreck, mostly through auction. Important Policies - Please Read Before Bidding
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Information About the 1739 Rooswijk Shipwreck
Off the southeastern tip of England, just north of the Straits of Dover, the sea hides a most unusual feature known as the Goodwin Sands, where sandbanks appear and disappear unpredictably and move with the tides. Many ships over the centuries have sunk here and silted over, and occasionally one of the wrecks will surface and be discovered. Such is the case with the Rooswijk, a Dutch East Indiaman that foundered on the Goodwin Sands in a storm on December 19, 1739 (by the calendar in use by the British at the time), with all hands and 30 chests of treasure, virtually gone without a trace.
By chance in December 2004, the sands that had swallowed the wreck of the Rooswijk parted and allowed diver Ken Welling to retrieve two complete chests and hundreds of silver bars. Operating in secrecy, salvage continued in 2005 under the direction of Rex Cowan (in agreement with the Dutch and British governments) and is ongoing today. So far, several hundred Mexican silver cobs of the 1720s and early 1730s and transitional “klippes” of 1733-1734, as well as many more hundreds of “pillar dollars” and a smattering of cobs from other mints, have hit the market from this wreck, mostly through auction. Important Policies - Please Read Before Bidding
Feedback:We are one of the longest standing companies on eBay, registered since September 1998. Our feedback percentage of over 99.9% and 4.9 stars or higher out of 5 in every major category shows our commitment to customer service and puts us in the very top of eBay sellers. If ever there is a problem with your order please contact us right away so we can take care of it for you. Shipping InformationItems sent to US addresses generally arrive in a week or less, items sent internationally usually arrive in 2 weeks or less. Please allow adequate time for your item to arrive.Back to Top
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