{"product_id":"heart-shaped-mel-fishers-atocha-rare-2-reale-cob-shipwreck-coin-piece-of-8-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4146","title":"Heart Shaped Mel Fisher's Atocha Rare 2 Reale Cob Shipwreck Coin Piece of 8 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4146","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMel Fisher's Legendary Atocha - 1622: Commemorating 400+ Years of History in an Heirloom 14K Gold Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the world of shipwreck treasure coins, Mel Fisher's Atocha reigns supreme!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic 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 AND VIDEO 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 load...” millions upon millions in glittering Spanish silver and gold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Shipwreck Shipwreck Treasure Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/strong\u003e - See Robert's Notes below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin #: 86A-131827\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1612-1616\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 2 Reale (Very rare denomination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Potosi, Upper Peru - Present Day Bolivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssayer: \"Q\" (1612-1616)\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 1\" Across, 1 1\/2\" Tall - Slightly wider than a quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eRobert'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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eSweet \"P\" mint and \"Q\" assayer which tells us the coin was truck between 1612-1616. \"II\" Roman numerals for the denomination.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eDue to their smaller size, they didn't survive the harsh saltwater environment as well as the large 8 reales did. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis Grade 1 coin has a sweet centered cross, and a excellent \"Q\" assayer's initials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eBeautiful full cross and shield detail.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eNice thick planchet. The piece is stunning in hand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated, with very little sea wear... this coin was gently removed from the interior remains of a treasure chest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal raised seal embossed Treasure Salvor's, Inc certificate issued in 1987, with its flip insert. The Certificate is what we call \"treasure hunter memorabilia.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eThis is one of the finest Atocha coins that one can acquire.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eMost 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/atocha-1622\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more on Mel Fisher and Atocha, 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 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\u003eOfficial 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 signed by Golden Crew Member Capt. KT Budde-Jones\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":50643824673015,"sku":null,"price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4146-Mel-Fisher-Atocha-Spanish-Shipwreck-Two-2-Reale-Piece-of-Eight-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-01.jpg?v=1774637362","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/heart-shaped-mel-fishers-atocha-rare-2-reale-cob-shipwreck-coin-piece-of-8-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4146","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}