4 reales. Spanish Monarchy. Shipwreck coins. Philip III (1598-1621). (1620-1622). Mexico. D. Date not visible. Recovered from the wreck of the São José, which sank off the coast of Mozambique in 1622. Slabbed by NGC with the Shipwreck Effect designation. Special "Shipwreck Certification" label. The São José was a Portuguese vessel that set sail from Lisbon to India in 1622, carrying passengers, merchandise and a valuable cargo of silver coins. At that time, Portugal and Spain were united under the same monarch, Philip IV, and maintained important trade routes to the East. However, these routes were constantly threatened by English and Dutch forces seeking to challenge their control over trade in the Indian Ocean. On July 24, 1622, while sailing off the coast of Mozambique, the São José became involved in a naval engagement with English and Dutch vessels. During the battle, the ship ran aground on a reef and eventually sank, taking much of its valuable cargo to the seabed. The wreck remained submerged for nearly four centuries until its discovery in 2004. Subsequent archaeological investigations led to the recovery of thousands of Spanish silver coins, primarily 8-real and 4-real pieces minted during the reigns of Philip II and Philip III, along with cannons, anchors and other artifacts belonging to the vessel. The discovery of the São José represents an important historical find, providing valuable insights into navigation, maritime trade and the economic and cultural connections between Europe, Africa and Asia during the 17th century. São José

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Shipwreck coins. Philip III (1598-1621). 4 reales. (1620-1622). Mexico. D. Ag. Date not visible. Recovered from the wreck of the São José, which sank off the coast of Mozambique in 1622.

Slabbed by NGC with the Shipwreck Effect designation. Special "Shipwreck Certification" label.

The São José was a Portuguese vessel that set sail from Lisbon to India in 1622, carrying passengers, merchandise and a valuable cargo of silver coins.

At that time, Portugal and Spain were united under the same monarch, Philip IV, and maintained important trade routes to the East. However, these routes were constantly threatened by English and Dutch forces seeking to challenge their control over trade in the Indian Ocean.

On July 24, 1622, while sailing off the coast of Mozambique, the São José became involved in a naval engagement with English and Dutch vessels. During the battle, the ship ran aground on a reef and eventually sank, taking much of its valuable cargo to the seabed.

The wreck remained submerged for nearly four centuries until its discovery in 2004. Subsequent archaeological investigations led to the recovery of thousands of Spanish silver coins, primarily 8-real and 4-real pieces minted during the reigns of Philip II and Philip III, along with cannons, anchors and other artifacts belonging to the vessel.

The discovery of the São José represents an important historical find, providing valuable insights into navigation, maritime trade and the economic and cultural connections between Europe, Africa and Asia during the 17th century. Est...600,00.

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Lot 266 | Spanish Monarchy

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