{"product_id":"1679-consolacion-shipwreck-pirate-era-8-reale-cob-piece-of-8-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4284","title":"1679 Consolacion Shipwreck Pirate Era 8 Reale Cob Piece of 8 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4284","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe famed Pirate Piece of Eight in a 14K Gold Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePirates! Perhaps no other class of seafarers is quite so famous – or infamous! \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e Please Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Consolacion Shipwreck Treasure Coin,\u003c\/strong\u003e and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Pendant is SILVER DOLLAR sized… Pendant size including bezel: 1 1\/2\" Across, 2 1\/8\" Tall - the width of a silver dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Consolacion Shipwreck 8 Reale Pirate Piece of Eight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1679\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 8 Reale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Charles II of Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Potosi, Upper Peru (Modern Day Bolivia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): Jerusalem Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: (Back): The Pillars and Waves (The Pillars of Hercules and Waves of the Atlantic Ocean)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\u003cspan\u003erticulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003eLARGE 8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size including bezel: 1 1\/2\" Across, 2 1\/8\" Tall - diameter of a silver dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent piece with sweet deeply struck cross and Pillars and Waves, \"79\" date, partial PLUS ULTRA meaning More Beyond the Pillars of Hercules - SEE BELOW \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eRarer C (Cejas) assayer - he was only at the Potosi mint for two years, 1678-79.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eIt has gotten very hard to acquire Consolacion pieces of this denomination and quality in recent years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis coin was recovered from deeper water section of the wreck where it was buried in several feet of sand that preserved a lot of its detail. But perhaps my favorite thing about it is the sea-wear that really highlights the shipwreck provenance of this treasure coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWide piece. We treasure hunters affectionately call these \"Key West Dog Tags.\" Sidle (if there's no horse, it's sidle) up to an oyster bar and you will turn heads, mate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spanish Cob Coin Pillars and Waves Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn How to Read Your Pillars and Waves Coin HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-read-a-spanish-piece-of-8-pillars-waves-edition\"\u003eLearn How to Read Your Pillars and Waves Coin HERE \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Wreck of Consolacion and the Treasure of Isla de Muerto\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/consolacion-1681\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Consolacion shipwreck and pirates... click here\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spanish Treasure Coin Jewelry\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/spanish-coins\"\u003eTo see our complete collection of Spanish \"Piece of Eight\" treasure coins, click here\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Isla de Muerto Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed, Customized, Multi-Page, Full Color Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Page Full Color Potosi Mint historic Brief researched and written by Robert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Pieces of Eight\" Historic Brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Coins of the Lost Galleons Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50730174611703,"sku":null,"price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4284-Consolacion-Spanish-Shipwreck-Treasure-Coin-Eight-8-Reale-Isla-de-Muerto-Cob-14K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1777740343","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/1679-consolacion-shipwreck-pirate-era-8-reale-cob-piece-of-8-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4284","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}