^Lot 348 MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), small shield variety, ex-Wagner.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), small shield variety, ex-Wagner. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 25.92 grams. Very broad, odd-shaped flan with choice full shield and full but partially flat cross (both well centered), partial date despite flat peripheries, curiously toned around rectangular center of shield where protected, desirable original provenance. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Kip Wagner. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida