The Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank on October 31, 1641, after being disabled by a hurricane and running aground on reefs north of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). The ship was originally destined to Spain, full of treasure taken from the New World colonies. The ship encountered a hurricane after it’s depart from Havana and despite taking damage, survived. The ship intended to change course to Puerto Rico for repairs but miscalculated, eventually sinking off a coral reef 80 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Multiple salvaging efforts have occurred since the late 1600s. Fantastic example with much of the shield remaining and a nice cross reverse.
The Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank on October 31, 1641, after being disabled by a hurricane and running aground on reefs north of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). The ship was originally destined to Spain, full of treasure taken from the New World colonies. The ship encountered a hurricane after it’s depart from Havana and despite taking damage, survived. The ship intended to change course to Puerto Rico for repairs but miscalculated, eventually sinking off a coral reef 80 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Multiple salvaging efforts have occurred since the late 1600s. Fantastic example with much of the shield remaining and a nice cross reverse.
Date: 1622-41
Denomination: 8 Reales
Country: Bolivia / Spanish Colonial
Certification: NGC
Grade: VF Details Concepcion
Comments: “Sea Salvaged”
