$ 2,870.00 USD Size Guide
Please Note: This is an authentic Consolacion Shipwreck Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.
But tying shipwreck coins to actual pirates is rare – most treasure galleons sank due to hurricanes, poor navigation or lack of upkeep. But the Treasure of Isla de Muerto (The Treasure of Dead Man’s Island) is the exception… for her cache of glittering treasure went to the bottom because of – yes, you guessed it – PIRATES!
Robert's Notes: This piece has two partially visible dates in red. Most of the time, only one date is visible. A stunning Pillars and Waves, and a deeply struck cross. Rare assayer "C"... His name was Cejas and was assayer for only two years. "POT" partial mint POTOSI, most of the time this falls off the edge of the planchet.
Almost full Latin "PLVS VLTRA" Plus Ultra meaning "More Beyond" the Pillars of Hercules - stunning condition for its age! Recovered from the deeper part of the wreck. The ultimate in a "Key West Dog Tag" for the pirate in you!
Consolacion pieces in this quality are getting harder and harder to acquire.
While each coin does not have every detail, the most striking feature is the two upright “pillars” which represent the Pillars of Hercules; the waves below, the Atlantic Ocean. Starting in the 10 o’clock position there is a “P” for Potosi, next is a number for the denomination. Next is the assayer’s initial. The two or three numerals above the center wave are the date. Through the center runs the phrase PLV SVL TRA – “Plus Ultra” – More Beyond the Pillars of Hercules. On the reverse is the crusaders cross, with lions and castles in the four quadrants representing the early Spanish kingdoms of Leon and Castile. Coins minted in the 1700s will have three digits, i.e. 737 for 1737.
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