1/2 Reales Mexico 1700-1719

This rare Mexican silver cob was recovered from the Loosdrecht shipwreck and is one of the only coins ever salvaged from this Dutch East Indiaman. Despite some saltwater damage, the coin retains a beautifully detailed shield and an almost complete cross, ensuring its full identification as an exceptional artifact. The rarity of this piece is further underscored by the fact that only a limited number of coins and artifacts were ever recovered from the Loosdrecht, a long-lost vessel steeped in maritime history. This coin offers a truly unique opportunity to own a tangible connection to this remarkable chapter of the past.