{"product_id":"heart-shaped-mel-fishers-atocha-4-reale-shipwreck-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-7091","title":"Heart Shaped Mel Fisher's Atocha 4 Reale Shipwreck Coin 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #7091","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Coin  4 Reale Heirloom 14K Gold Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the world of shipwreck treasure coins, Mel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Jewelry reigns supreme!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: This is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eFOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtocha 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 lode...” millions upon millions in glittering Spanish silver and gold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRADE 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin #: 85A-131184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1612-1616\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 4 Reale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Potosi, Upper Peru - Present Day Bolivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssayer: \"Q\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: King Philip III of Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse (Front): The Greek Cross \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: (Back): The shield of King Philip III of Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003eLARGE 7.5MM\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 1 3\/8\" Across, 1 7\/8\" Tall - Pendant the width of a 50 cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural heart shaped, with stunning cross and shield. Beautiful Grade 2. Rarer denomination. Only about 15% of the coins minted at Potosi at this time were 4 reales. The majority of the coins Atocha carried were 8 reales, and \u003cstrong\u003e4 reales are highly sought after\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSweet P mint mark and Q assayer - that's how we know this coin was struck between 1612 and 1616. \"III\" Roman numerals denomination. Partial visible PHILIPVS on shield side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eLatin REX for King, and ET for \"and\" that is part of the Latin legend on the edge that is the extension of the shield side legend, meaning Philip III, King of Spain and the Indies. Most of the time these aren't visible and fall off the edge of the planchet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eIt is difficult for photos to capture how beautiful this coin is in hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eWe treasure hunters affectionately call these coins \"Key West Dog Tags.\" Sidle up (if there's no horse, it's sidle) to an oyster bar wearing this and you will turn heads!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#990000\" style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eLong before Mel Fisher and his dedicated crew \"hit the mother lode,\" someone believed in Fisher and the magic and mystery of searching for a lost Spanish galleon. When the Atocha was discovered, Fisher gave this coin and others to that investor as part of their return on investment. It has been safe-guarded in a safe deposit box since it was issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/atocha-1622\" title=\"Mel Fisher's Atocha 1622 - A Collector's Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more on Mel Fisher and Atocha, click here\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/spanish-coins\" title=\"Spanish Treasure Coin Jewelry\"\u003eTo see our complete collection of Spanish \"Piece of Eight\" treasure coins, click here\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Atocha Shipwreck Piece of Eight Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Historic Mel Fisher Treasure Salvors Certificate of Authenticity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA frame-able artist's rendering of Atocha created from the original shipwright's plans for Atocha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn archival photo of what a salvaged \"treasure chest\" looks like filled with thousands of coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Page Full Color Potosi Mint Historic Brief 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\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51403414077687,"sku":null,"price":7870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/7091MelFisherAtochaSpanishShipwreckFour4RealePieceofEightCoin14KGoldandSterlingSilverPendant03.jpg?v=1792957555","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/heart-shaped-mel-fishers-atocha-4-reale-shipwreck-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-7091","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}