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Plus Ultra : The Gold of the San José and Spanish Imperial Projection. A Material and Historical Study of the First 8 Escudos Coins Recovered from the Flagship
[Plus Ultra : l'or du San José et la projection impériale espagnole. Étude matérielle et historique des premières monnaies de 8 escudos extraites du navire amiral]

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  • Pierre Adrien Du Cly

    (SU UFR Histoire - Sorbonne Université - Faculté des Lettres - UFR Histoire - SU FdL - Sorbonne Université - Faculté des Lettres - SU - Sorbonne Université, SU - Sorbonne Université, SU UFR HAA - Sorbonne Université - Faculté des Lettres - UFR Histoire de l'art et archéologie - SU FdL - Sorbonne Université - Faculté des Lettres - SU - Sorbonne Université)

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This article analyzes the historical and material significance of the galleon San José, wrecked off the coast of Cartagena de Indias in 1708. Focusing on the first 8-escudo coins minted in Lima in 1707 and recently recovered, the study explores how these artifacts transcend their status as mere treasure to become archives of imperial power. The author examines the role of this cargo within the context of the War of the Spanish Succession, the impact of its loss on the colonial economy, and the transition of these coins from instruments of power to objects of scientific and memorial study.

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  • Pierre Adrien Du Cly, 2025. "Plus Ultra : The Gold of the San José and Spanish Imperial Projection. A Material and Historical Study of the First 8 Escudos Coins Recovered from the Flagship [Plus Ultra : l'or du San José et la projection impériale espagnole. Étude matérielle e," Post-Print hal-05424444, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05424444
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