Mel Fisher's Legendary Atocha - 1622 to 2022: Commemorating 400 Years of History

In the world of shipwreck treasure coins, Mel Fisher's Atocha reigns supreme!

We've been working 'round the clock to bring you new treasures for the Holidays! And since video is the best way to see how truly beautiful these treasures are, we're posting them before all the still photographs are up so that you can adopt this treasure now!

Please Note: This is an authentic Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.

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Atocha is the most famous Spanish galleon in shipwreck history! Mel Fisher spent 16 years searching for her... and every day he would tell his divers: “Today’s the Day!”  Years of trials and heartbreak were endured, along with attacks by the State and Federal government, who wanted to claim what Fisher found along the way.  At last, one fateful morning in 1985 he hit the “mother load...” millions upon millions in glittering Spanish silver and gold!

Your Shipwreck Shipwreck Treasure Coin

• Date: Circa 1598-1621
• Denomination: 2 Reale (Very rare denomination)
• Grade 1 - See Robert's Notes below
• Mint: Potosi, Upper Peru - Present Day Bolivia
• Assayer: NV  
• Ruler: King Philip III of Spain
• Coin Metal: Silver
• Bezel Metal: 14K Gold 
• Obverse (Front): The Greek Cross 
• Reverse: (Back): The shield of King Philip III of Spain
• Articulating  Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2mm 
• Pendant size including bezel:  1 1/8" Across, 1 1/2" Tall - Pendant diameter a few millimeters wider than a U.S. quarter

Robert's Notes: This is a stunning piece! 2 Reales are extremely rare and desirable from the Atocha, and incredibly difficult to acquire. Only a very small percentage of coins onboard Atocha were the 2 reales. 

Due to their smaller size, they didn't survive the harsh saltwater environment as well as the large 8 reales did. This one has a sweet centered cross, and a slight "doubling" where the hammered bounced or the die broke when this coin was struck.  

Most of the treasure on board Atocha was the silver dollar sized 8 reales. Atocha coins are becoming very difficult to source, and we are excited to be able to offer this stunning quality coin at this price. It is difficult for photos to capture how beautiful this coin is in hand. 

1622-2022 Cannon Beach Treasure Exclusive

These 400 year 1622-2022 Atocha pieces also come with a special Cannon Beach Treasure Company Exclusive 400 Year Anniversary Atocha Treasure Adventures book written and signed by Capt. Syd Jones, one of the "Atocha Golden Crew" members who very possibly, along with his wife, Capt. KT-Budde-Jones, recovered this very coin. When I read one of the first copies many years ago, it brought back many fond memories of my treasure diving days in the Florida Keys years ago. I felt like I was back on the boat, diving for treasure.

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Your Atocha Shipwreck Piece of Eight Pendant Comes Complete with:

1. Our 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee
2. Mel Fisher Treasure Salvors Certificate of Authenticity 
3. A frame-able artist's rendering of Atocha created from the original shipwright's plans for Atocha
4. An archival photo of what a salvaged "treasure chest" looks like filled with thousands of coins
5. 10 Page Full Color Potosi Mint Historic Brief by Robert 
6. "Pieces of Eight" Historic Brief
7. The Coins of the Lost Galleons Book signed by Golden Crew Member Capt. KT Budde-Jones
8. Atocha Treasure Adventures 400 Year Anniversary Special signed by Golden Crew Member Capt. Syd Jones
9. Treasure Hunters Gazette Booklet
10. Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure
11. A Treasure Jewelry Care Card