Mexico: Charles IV "Cabalva" 8 Reales 1808 Mo-TH XF (Shipwreck Effect),...

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Charles IV "Cabalva" 8 Reales 1808 Mo-TH XF (Shipwreck Effect), Mexico City mint, KM109, Cal-988. 23.75gm. Salvaged from the "Cabalva" (sunk in 1818 off Mauritius, Indian Ocean).

The Cabalva, a merchant ship for the British East India Company, was on its fourth journey when it ran aground on a reef near Mauritius. Most of the crew survived, but the last longboat to leave the wreckage capsized and fifteen men were lost, including the captain. The surviving men took shelter on a deserted island nearby and sent a boat to Mauritius to request aid. While waiting for aid to arrive, the men opened a cask of brandy and managed to catch, cook, and eat a shark and some fish. Two ships arrived, one to rescue the men and one to salvage what they could from the wreckage. In 1985, the wreck site was discovered and some 8 reales were found.

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Metal: Silver

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2026 May 10 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasures featuring Selections from The Salvager Collection World Coins Showcase Auction #61620 (go to Auction Home page)

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May, 2026

10th Sunday

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