The Jesus de Limpia de Consolacion, or "La Capitana" sank in October of 1654 off the coast of Chanduy, Ecuador. The 1,200 ton Spanish galleon was the largest built in Colonial American during the 17th century, and the flagship of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the South Sea Armada. This ship was commissioned to carry Spanish coins including the Potosi Mint scandal coins, the subsequent countermark coins and many other dated from 1649-1654.Ā
Coins from this collection will present themselves in predominately the 8 Reales denomination. Some smaller varieties in denomination exist, however they are considered unique.Ā According to records during this time, The King mandated that all 8 and 4 Reales coins be reviewed and "crown marked" as needed. This was due to the large fraud detected at the Potosi Mint in 1650.Ā All of the 2 and 1 Reales coins were ordered to be returned and re-minted, meaning many of the smaller coins technically should not exist!
La Capitana Shipwreck of 1654 - 8 Reales - Double crown marks on cross side - Assayer "O" - Mounted in 14K gold
$5,100
Shipwreck: La Capitana - Sank off Chanduy, Ecuador in 1654Ā Ā Denomination: 8 RealesĀ Ā Mint: Potosi, Bolivia Assayer:Ā "O"Ā Juan Rodriquez de Rosa - O with a...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Crown marked "L" - Assayer "E" Erqueta - Last year of the shield design from the Potosi Mint!
$4,500
Denomination:Ā 7.5 RealesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Date:Ā Partially visible - 1651 (Last Shield design from Potosi) Mint:Ā PotosiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Weight:Ā 26.18 g Reign:Ā Carlos II Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1654 - Assayer: "E" Erqueta - Bold Pillar and Wave.
$4,500
Denomination:Ā 8 RealesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Date:Ā 1654Ā Mint:Ā PotosiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Weight:Ā 25.05 g Reign:Ā Carlos II Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1650 - Crown-mark: Crown over "L"
$4,431
Denomination:Ā 7.5 RealesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Date:Ā 1650 Mint:Ā PotosiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Weight:Ā 25.05 g Reign:Ā Carlos II Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1650 - Assayer "O" - Potosi Mint
$4,400
Ā Denomination:Ā 8 RealesĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Date:Ā 1650 Mint:Ā PotosiĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Weight:Ā 26.18 g Reign: Philip IV Assayer: āOā - Juan Rodriquez de Rosa ā 1649-1650 - "Rosa...
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Shipwreck of the La Capitana - 1 Reales - Assayer "O" Juan Rodriquez de Rosa (1649-1651)
$4,300
Ā Denomination:Ā 1Ā Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer: Ā "O" - Juan Rodriquez de la Rosa (1649-1651)Ā Weight:Ā Ā 3.18 grams Date:Ā Not Visible Grade: Ā VF+ with most of shield and...
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La Capitana - 8 Reales - Fully Dated 1653 - Assayer E (1651-1679)
$4,200
Denomination: 8 RealesĀ Ā Assayer: Antonio de Ergueta "E"Ā Mint: Potosi, Peru Date: 1653 (visible on both sides) Weight: 22.21 g History:Ā Post-Transitional Pillar and Wave...
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La Capitana - 4 Reales - Fully Dated 1654 - Assayer E (1651-1679)
$3,900
Denomination:Ā 4 RealesĀ Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer: Erqueta "E" (1651-1679) Weight: 6.7Ā g Date:Ā 1654 Coin History: PostĀ Transition Pillars & Wave design. Mount: 14K gold with diamond, emerald,...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Assayer "E" - Transitional Pillars & Wave - Opal
$3,800
Denomination:Ā 8 Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer:Ā Erqueta "E" Weight:Ā 20.2Ā g Date: Not VisibleĀ ļ»æCoin History:Ā ļ»æPillars & Wave, Transitional coin - Type IV/A - design only used for...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1653 (three dates)- Assayer: "E" Erqueta - Post transitional Pillar & Wave
$3,500
Denomination:Ā 8 Reales Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ...
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La Capitana - 8 Reales - Partially Dated (XX)50 - Assayer O (1649-1651)
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Denomination:Ā 8 Reales Reign:Ā Philip IVĀ Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer:Ā Ā "O" -Ā Juan Rodriquez de Roas - ("O" with a dot in the center - "Roas the Wheel") 1649-1651 Date:Ā (16)50 Coin:Ā Crown...
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Shipwreck of the Nuestra SeƱora de la Maravillas - 8 Reales - Coins from the Maravillas were previously salvaged from the La Capitana.
$2,600
Denomination:Ā 8Ā RealesĀ Ā Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Mexico Weight:Ā 24.83 grams Assayer:Ā Not Visible Date: Not Visible Coin History: Coins from the Maravillas were previously salvaged from the La Capitana. History:...
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La Capitana - 8 Reales - Partially Dated 16(XX) - Assayer E (1651-1679)
$2,500
ļ»æ Denomination:Ā 8 Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer: Rare "E"/PH. (Erqueta) Weight:Ā 25Ā g Date: 16(XX) ļ»æCoin History: Struck just before the Potosi Mint moved to the Pillar...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 1 Reales - Date: Not Visible - Assayer" E" (1651-1679) - Mounted in 14K gold
$2,475
Denomination:Ā 1 RealesReign:Ā Philip IVĀ Mint:Ā PotosiAssayer:Ā Antonio Ergueta - Ā "E" - Ā (1651-1681)Ā Ā Weight:Ā 2.47 gDate:Ā Not Visible Mount: 14K gold Coin Note:Ā In all likely hood this was probably a personal coin...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 2 Reales
$2,100
Denomination: 2Ā Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer: Not Visible Weight:Ā 3.25 grams Date: Not Visible Coin History:Ā 1 and 2 Reales coins were never 'Crown Marked'. The King...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Assayer "E" - Dated 1653
$1,995
Denomination:Ā 4Ā Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer:Ā Erqueta "E" Weight:Ā 10.7 grams Date:Ā 1653 Coin History: Post Transisional History:Ā La Capitana sank in October of 1654 off the coast of Chanduy,...
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La Capitana - 8 Reales - Date: Not Visible - Assayer E (1651-1679)
$1,750
Denomination:Ā 8Ā RealesĀ Ā Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer:Ā Erqueta "E" (1651-1679) Date:Ā Not VisibleĀ Coin History:Ā This is a unusual Potosi Pillar and Wave designĀ - The coin has an 8...
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La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Post Transitional Coin.
$1,200
Denomination:Ā 8 Reales Reign:Ā Philip IV Mint:Ā Potosi Assayer:Ā Not Visible Weight:Ā ļ»æ12.85Ā grams Date:Ā Not Visible Ā Coin History:Ā ļ»æPost Transitional design. This coinĀ has a shield versus a cross on the obverse...
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