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Unknown Date and Mint FUSED PAIR OF Ecu aux 8 L’s, Gadoury 320.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:50.00 CAD Estimated At:125.00 - 150.00 CAD
Unknown Date and Mint FUSED PAIR OF Ecu aux 8 L’s, Gadoury 320.
SOLD
100.00CAD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2019 May 02 @ 19:51UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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The Chameau Treasure Ship Coinage - Unknown Date and Mint FUSED PAIR OF Ecu aux 8 L’s, Gadoury 320. A fascinating duo, two Ecu’s that had lain on top of each other when the ship sank, the saltwater eventually fusing them together, as seen in the photograph. This is another “as found” specimen, likely kept in this state because both coins showed extensive surface erosion and breaking them apart would not have added to the value. This pair was sold as part of the 1971 Parke-Bernet auction, and are accompanied by an envelope from that sale. Unfortunately the pieces in lesser states of preservation were not photographed, so we are unsure of which lot it was part of. A cool looking item, and it would certainly be an interesting part of an exhibit based on this treasure ships loss and recovery.