From the Island Owner to the King

There are 307 gold coins and 298,120 silver coins on the wreck of the 'Lucky Star'. The gold and silver coins are very well preserved. The origin, age and characteristics of these coins are different. The gold and silver coins are stamped with the seal of the Royal Spanish, which is very collectible. value. "

After introducing the auction items, Rose Weedon began to announce loudly, "The wreck of the 'Lucky Star' includes 307 gold coins, 298,120 silver coins, gold artworks, silver tableware, 4 artillery pieces and daily salvage from the wreck. Ordinary little things of life, the starting price of 220 million US dollars, each increase can not be less than 100,000 US dollars, now please bid."

Countries, institutions and individuals who want to buy the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' and its treasures have done a lot of preparation before the auction.

Including inviting relevant appraisal companies to make a comprehensive appraisal of the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' and the treasures on the wreck.

The wreck and its treasures are worth between $250 million and $255 million.

Museums, institutions and individuals set the highest acceptable bid price based on the appraisal price given by the appraisal company, and give up if it exceeds the appraisal price.

Based on information from potential buyers, the potential value of the lot, the level of popularity of the lot and the maximum value that the lot can fetch, the starting price of the 'Lucky Star' shipwreck and its treasures is set at 220,000. Ten thousand U.S. dollars.

This starting price is just right, neither high nor low, which can mobilize the auction enthusiasm of the bidders and ensure that the consignor obtains the greatest benefits.

"2020.2 million." Francisco Reno raised his placard first.

As for the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' and the treasures on it, among the dozen or so bidders in the audience, he was the one who most wanted to take the picture.

there are many reasons.

First, as one of the most famous contemporary artists in Spain, an expert in cultural relics, and the director of the National Museum.

No one wants their country's important cultural relics to be lost overseas.

Moreover, the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' is very well preserved. The treasures on the ship are very rich. There are more than 300,000 single gold coins and silver coins, which are well preserved and almost intact. The origin, age and characteristics of the coins are different.

It has very important research value and cultural relic value.

It is also of great significance to the Spanish power complex. You must know that the Spanish galleon is a symbol of Spain's maritime hegemony in history.

The 'armada' of Spanish galleons is the pride of the Spaniards.

The Spanish galleons form the 'treasure ships', and the 'golden fleet' is the key for Spain to maintain its hegemony.

In Spain, the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' is known by some as a 'Lost National Treasure'.

Second, the auction of the 'Lucky Star' has attracted the attention of many people in Spain. On him, the expectations of many people in the country are pinned.

Therefore, Francisco Reno is bound to win the wreck of the 'Lucky Star'.

He has this confidence.

As one of the most important museums in the world, the Prado National Museum in Spain, together with the Louvre Museum in France, the British Museum in the United Kingdom, and the Hermish Museum in Russia, is collectively known as the "Four Four Museums in the Four Realms." ’

Financial resources are sufficient, and there is a state to back it up.

"221 million." The representative of San Mano held up a sign.

The Lucky Star is the second well-preserved 17th century ship in the world.

The first was the Vasa in Stockholm, Sweden.

The current Vasa wreck has been transformed into the Vasa Shipwreck Museum, which is very famous in the world and attracts countless tourists every year.

Seeing the success of the Vasa wreck museum, the San Mano company plans to transform the 'Lucky Star' wreck into a wreck museum.

Compared with the wreck of the Vasa, the "Lucky Star" has countless halos on its head, as well as its legendary color in history, and its popularity in the world is undoubtedly more attractive to tourists.

Therefore, San Mano is very active in participating in the auction.

"222 million." Martin Hughes held up the sign.

Martin Hughes' purchase of the wreck of the 'Lucky Star' stemmed from his hobby of collecting.

On his private island, there are many ancient shipwrecks and artworks from all over the world.

The collection is rich and varied.

The wrecks include Clark sailboats, Caravel sailboats, three-masted ships, etc. in the west, as well as sand ships, blessing ships, Guangchuan, treasure ships, ..., turtle ships in the Korean Kingdom, and Atakuya ships in the Warring States period of Japan, There are all kinds, and it can be regarded as a museum of ancient Eastern and Western ship types.

Among the artworks of sunken ships, there are rich collections ranging from the most common gold and silver coins, porcelain and precious stones, to the daily necessities of the crew.

Although Martin Hughes's private shipwreck museum has rich and diverse collections and complete ship types, his reputation is not high, which makes him regret all the time.

His private shipwreck museum needs a township ship that the world will remember his shipwreck museum.

And the 'Lucky Star' is the one he needs.

What could be more suitable as the town hall of his private museum than the legendary Spanish galleon in the history of sailing, and the very well preserved 'Lucky Star', which can be ranked in the top ten shipwreck treasures in history ferry.

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"260 million, this gentleman bid 260 million, is there a higher bid."

"260.5 million!"

"The lady offered $260.5 million."

On the auction table, Ross Witton used his silent body language and contagious language to mobilize the atmosphere of the auction site.

Rose Weedon spoke very quickly.

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"270 million!"

"This gentleman bid $270 million, which is one of the top 6 shipwrecks in history.

Moreover, both the hull and the cultural relics on the ship are very well preserved. "

At $270 million, even though Rose Wyton was still screaming at the auction table.

However, many people are silent, 270 million US dollars, more than their price floor, they gave up.

"280 million." Francisco Reno raised the sign and shouted loudly, like an uncastrated rooster, full of fighting spirit, and his attacking posture was well done.