^Lot 1807 MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.73 grams. A bit pitted and with part of the edge missing yet still with much detail (particularly on the shield side), steely gray-toned surfaces, desirable provenance to an uncommon wreck with an interesting back story (see prior lot). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean