^Lot 1678 SPAIN, Seville, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse.

SPAIN, Seville, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-400. 5.49 grams. Rather nice with detailed and nearly complete shield, full cross with clear assayer, some legend detail as well, only a bit corroded. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean