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Historical Background
Shipwreck coins. Charles II (1665-1700). 8 reales. 1689. Lima. V. (Cal-594). . 26,98 g. Recovered from the wreck of the “H.M.S. Association,” sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England. Minor traces of marine corrosion and light tone.
Accompanied by photo-certificate ASS/TH/7257 issued by the salvor.
Rare, with an extraordinary pedigree. Ex W. H. Lane & Son (24/09/1974), lot 1072, accompanied by photocopies of the catalog cover and the original purchase invoice.
The HMS Association sank in 1707 off the Scilly Isles in one of the worst naval disasters in British history. The fleet, returning from the Mediterranean, was caught in a storm, and faulty navigation drove the ships straight onto the reefs.
The vessel went down with up to 2,000 men, including Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, whose personal treasure —ten chests— was believed to be on board.
The wreck was located in 1967, triggering years of intensive salvage activity. Between 1969 and the early 1970s, thousands of coins entered the market at auction, mainly British gold and silver issues, along with numerous Spanish and Spanish-American pieces, notably 8 reales from various mints, including a rare 1676 Royal.
Recovery was especially challenging due to the massive boulders that pinned sections of the wreck to the seabed. Est...1000,00.
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