(Apr 9, 2012)
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These flotas joined in Cuba for the return voyage to Spain with large & heavy bars of silver (like loaves of bread) that were minted into coins in the 6 major mints in Spain
The style of the coin was the pillars and waves type on the obverse and a Jerusalem Cross on the reverse
This coin weighs 19.3 grams
The two digit 79 date shows in the middle bottom front and a four digit 1679 date is seen at 6:00 on the front along the outer edge below the waves
On the reverse is a Greek Cross
The castles and lions are also seen on the reverse
The cob was newly minted and probably uncirculated
Most of the manifest was for newly minted 4 & 8 Reales cobs
The official weight of an Eight Reales silver cob was 27.47 grams
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