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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. 

Coins from this collection are mounted as a piece of jewelry ready to wear. 

The "cobs" from this collection will present themselves in predominately the 8 Reales denomination. Some smaller varieties in denomination exist, however they are considered unique. 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.  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 - 8 Reales - "rare double crown marks on cross side" - Mounted in 14K gold
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - "rare double crown marks on cross side" - Mounted in 14K gold $3,600
La Capitana Shipwreck of 1654 - 8 Reales - Double crown marks on cross side - Assayer "O" - Mounted in 14K gold
La Capitana Shipwreck of 1654 - 8 Reales - Double crown marks on cross side - Assayer "O" - Mounted in 14K gold $5,100
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1653 - Mounted in 14K gold
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1653 - Mounted in 14K gold $3,400

La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Counter-stamped with a Crown on Cross side.
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Counter-stamped with a Crown on Cross side. Sold Out
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Transitional Pillars & Wave (only minted for 11 months)
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Transitional Pillars & Wave (only minted for 11 months) $3,800
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1653 on both sides - Custom Skull and Cross bone mount by 'NTJ'
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Dated 1653 on both sides - Custom Skull and Cross bone mount by 'NTJ' Sold Out

La Capitana Shipwreck - 1 Reales Spanish Cob - Dated 1654
La Capitana Shipwreck - 1 Reales Spanish Cob - Dated 1654 Sold Out
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Crown over "L" counter-stamp
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Crown over "L" counter-stamp $4,032
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Countermark is a crowned "F" with two dots
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Countermark is a crowned "F" with two dots Sold Out

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