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Spanish Colonial Period, Phillip III ca. 1598 to 1622 CE. A large silver 8 Potosi minted reale coin from a Spanish galleon shipwreck! This "piece of eight" was recovered from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha by the late Mel Fisher's company, Treasure Salvors Inc. The coin ready for display, enclosed in a walnut frame containing a certificate of authenticity signed by Mel Fisher and members of his staff. The coin was minted in Potosi during the reign of Philip III. It weighs 23.60 grams and has been graded as a "three" by Treasure Salvors - although a higher grade could be argued! The coin was part of the heavily laden cargo of the Atocha, one of a fleet of ships heading from the Americas to Spain. The Atocha was grounded and broke up during a severe hurricane on September 6, 1622, near the Florida Keys. More than 280 persons perished, and millions of dollars of treasure were lost, to be recovered centuries later by Mel Fisher and his Company. Size of coin: 1.39" Diameter (3.5 cm); silver quality: 96%; weight: 23.60 grams; frame: 16" L x 14.5" H (40.6 cm x 36.8 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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  • Condition: Great condition, grade 3 or higher. Some toning and patina. Softening to motifs. Assay marks and date are not visible. Framed in a glass and wood frame, and coin is not easily removable.

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