Gold bar, approximately 7 5/8 in. x 1 ¼ in. (19.5 cm. x 3.2 cm.), 26 ¾ oz. (834.5 g.), four fineness stamps XXI·· indicating a fineness of 21 ½ carats, six partial royal tax stamps with some inscription visible and one stamp RIB(E)RA SARAGOSA, minor encrustation | Christie's

Lot 132

132

Gold bar, approximately 7 5/8 in. x 1 ¼ in. (19.5 cm. x 3.2 cm.), 26 ¾ oz. (834.5 g.), four fineness stamps XXI·· indicating a fineness of 21 ½ carats, six partial royal tax stamps with some inscription visible and one stamp RIB(E)RA SARAGOSA, minor encrustation

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Gold bar, approximately 7 5/8 in. x 1 ¼ in. (19.5 cm. x 3.2 cm.), 26 ¾ oz. (834.5 g.), four fineness stamps XXI·· indicating a fineness of 21 ½ carats, six partial royal tax stamps with some inscription visible and one stamp RIB(E)RA SARAGOSA, minor encrustation

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The name Saragosa was also present on gold bars salvaged from the wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha

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