Mel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Coin 8 Reale Heirloom 14K Gold Pendant

In the world of shipwreck treasure coins, Mel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Jewelry reigns supreme!

Please Note: This is an authentic Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.

FOR PENDANT SIZE SEE COIN DETAILS BELOW

Atocha 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!

Your Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant

• Choice Grade: 2 - SEE ROBERT'S NOTE BELOW
• Denomination: 8 Reale
• Date: circa 1616
• Assayer: M
• Mint: Potosi, Upper Peru - Present Day Bolivia
• Ruler: King Philip III of Spain
• Coin Metal: Silver
• Bezel Metal: 14K Gold
• Obverse (Front): The Greek Cross 
• Reverse: (Back): The shield of King Philip III of Spain 
• Articulating Nautical Shackle Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to LARGE 7.5mm
• Pendant size including bezel: Size: 1 1/2" Across, 2" Tall - the width of a silver dollar - Luxury weight 14K gold bezel

Robert's Notes: Stunning piece. This coin is a choice Grade 2, much nicer quality than most Grade 2s. All of this info will be included with our extensive documentation package that come with your pendant.

Sweet "P" mint mark and "M" assayer's initials. These aren't always visible. Visible REX (Latin for king) tells us that this coin was struck in 1616, as in 1617 the REX was replaced by the date, 1617. M assayer was the first to start dating coins at the Potosi mint. 

1. Beautiful full cross and shield detail.  
2. Nice thick planchet. The piece is stunning in hand. 
3. Virtually uncirculated, with very little sea wear... this coin was gently removed from the interior remains of a treasure chest.
4. Very collectable, original investor's payout Certificate of Authenticity, with its historic, original raised seal embossed Treasure Salvor's, Inc certificate and coin flip insert issued in 1986. The Certificate is what we call "treasure hunter memorabilia." 
5. It is NOT a modern "Recertification" Certificate
6. This is one of the finest Atocha coins that one can acquire.  

We 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!

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Your Atocha Shipwreck Piece of Eight Pendant Comes Complete with:

1. Our 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee
2. Original Flip insert and Sealed Mel Fisher Treasure Salvors Atocha Certificate of Authenticity issued in 1986
3. 10 Page Historic Brief about the Potosi Mint researched and written by Robert
4. A frame-able artist's rendering of Atocha created from the original shipwright's plans for Atocha
5. An archival photo of what a salvaged "treasure chest" looks like filled with thousands of coins
6. "Pieces of Eight" Historic Brief
7. The Coins of the Lost Galleons Book signed by Golden Crew Member Capt. KT Budde-Jones   
8. Treasure Hunters Gazette Booklet
9. Mini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure
10. A Treasure Jewelry Care Card