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Auction 40, January 8th - The Opener

Thu, Jan 8, 2026 03:00PM EST
Lot 54

Group of Four (4) Authentic El Cazador Shipwreck Silver Coins – 18th Century Spanish Colonial Reales

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

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$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Offered here is a compelling group of four (4) authentic silver coins recovered from the legendary Spanish shipwreck El Cazador, a vessel lost in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784 while carrying newly minted coinage from Mexico to Louisiana.

Each coin in this lot displays varying degrees of wear, corrosion, and marine patina consistent with over 200 years submerged underwater, lending strong visual authenticity and historical character. Visible details include Spanish heraldic shields, royal busts, and partial legends typical of Spanish Colonial Reales struck during the reign of King Charles III.

The wreck of El Cazador is one of the most famous numismatic shipwreck discoveries, and its coins are highly sought after by collectors of shipwreck treasure, colonial history, and maritime archaeology.

This grouping is ideal for collectors, educators, or dealers seeking genuine shipwreck material with unmistakable age and provenance appeal.

  • Origin: Spanish Colonial Empire

  • Shipwreck: El Cazador (sank 1784)

  • Material: Silver

  • Denomination: Spanish Reales (mixed, exact denominations not specified)

  • Date: Circa late 18th century

  • Quantity: Four (4) coins

  • Condition: Shipwreck condition with corrosion, edge loss, and softened details consistent with long-term saltwater exposure

  • Authentication: Visual characteristics consistent with known El Cazador recovery examples

  • El Cazador, shipwreck coins, Spanish silver reales, colonial silver, sunken treasure, maritime archaeology, 18th century coins, Spanish colonial coinage, Charles III silver, treasure coins, shipwreck artifacts, historic silver, Gulf of Mexico shipwreck

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