{"product_id":"mel-fishers-atocha-8-reale-shipwreck-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4742","title":"Mel Fisher's Atocha 8 Reale Shipwreck Coin 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4742","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Coin 8 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\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e Please 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eThis Pendant is SILVER DOLLAR sized - Pendant size including bezel: Size: 1 3\/4\" Across, 2 1\/4\" Tall - the width of a silver dollar - Luxury weight 14K gold bezel\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 “motherlode...” millions in glittering Spanish silver and gold!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Grade: 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin #: 85A-146395\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\u003cspan\u003eenomination: 8 Reale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1616-1617 - \u003cstrong\u003eSEE NOTES BELOW for cool info\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssayer: M Juan Sancheze Mejia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Potosi, Upper Peru - Present Day Bolivia\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 the King of Spain \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating \u003cspan\u003eNautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to \u003cstrong\u003eLARGE 8mm - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/chains-and-extras\/products\/6-5-mm-sterling-silver-antiqued-tortuga-anchor-chain-c7361?variant=42854935036151\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFITS TORTUGA 6.5MM Anchor Chain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: Size: 1 3\/4\" Across, 2 1\/4\" Tall - the width of a silver dollar - Luxury weight 14K gold bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eRobert's Notes: WOW! \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Grade 3! \u003c\/strong\u003eBy Treasure Salvors grading system, this should have graded at a G2. SEE NOTES BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eSweet visible P mint mark, M assayer's initials. We know from the assayer's initials the coin was struck between 1616-1617. However, the assayer initially used three Roman numerals to make an M, thus looking like IVI. 1617 is the first year dates were added to Potosi mint coins. And recent archival research suggests that the single stamp M initials along with the Y (see below) instead of I in the INDIES below very likely means the coin is a rare dated 8 reale, but the date isn't visible on the cross side at the 10 o'clock position. Sweet \"oVIII\" (8) Roman numeral denomination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eExcellent, deeply struck and well centered cross. Unique and less common \"YNDY\" is part of Latin legend REX ESPANA ET INDIES meaning King of Spain and the Indies. Mejia used both Ys and Is in INDIES on some of his dies. The king's name is on the other side. Most of the time, the edge legends aren't visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eBeautiful full cross and shield detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eNice thick planchet. This piece is stunning in hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eVirtually uncirculated, with moderate sea wear... this coin was gently removed from the outer edge of the remains of a treasure chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\" color=\"#a10808\"\u003e Rare and very collectable, 1985 motherlode discovery original investor's payout Certificate of Authenticity. With its historic, original first issued official corporate seal embossed Treasure Salvor's, Inc certificate and flip insert issued in 1986. The Certificate is what we call \"treasure hunter memorabilia.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003eWe treasure hunters call pieces like these \"Key West Dog Tags.\" Sidle (if there's no horse, it's sidle) up to an oyster bar and you will turn heads!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003eHaving worked with Atocha \"Golden Crew\" members for decades (those who stuck with Mel through thick and thin until they hit the \"motherlode\"), when the rum is flowing, stories of the \"good ol' days\" in Key West surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003eIt brings back fond memories for me when I work with one of these coins. I remember living and diving for treasure in the Upper Keys back then. First, the discovery of the mother lode, and then the massive undertaking of conserving, grading and certifying a galleon-full of treasures. It was a crazy time. It’s one more fascinating reflection of a magical time in this treasure’s history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003eThis coin comes with its original, historic Treasure Salvor's, Inc., raised seal Certificate issued in 1986. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003eLong before Mel Fisher and his dedicated crew \"hit the motherlode,\" 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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(164, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #a10808;\"\u003eAll of this info will be included with our extensive documentation package that come with your pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/pages\/atocha-1622\" 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Embossed Sealed Mel Fisher Signed Treasure Salvors Atocha Certificate of Authenticity issued in 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Page Historic Brief about the Potosi Mint researched and written by Robert\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\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","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007998492919,"sku":null,"price":7750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4742-Mel-Fisher-Atocha-Spanish-Shipwreck-Eight-8-Reale-Piece-of-Eight-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-03.jpg?v=1786207481","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/mel-fishers-atocha-8-reale-shipwreck-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4742","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}