{"product_id":"mel-fishers-atocha-8-reale-shipwreck-coin-tortuga-collection-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-5992","title":"Mel Fisher's Atocha 8 Reale Shipwreck Coin TORTUGA COLLECTION Sterling Silver Pendant | Artifact #5992","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMel Fisher's Atocha Shipwreck Coin 8 Reale Heirloom Tortuga Collection Sterling Silver 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;\"\u003eThis Pendant is SILVER DOLLAR sized - Pendant size including bezel: Size: 1 5\/8\" Across, 2 1\/8\" Tall - the width of a silver dollar\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 Atocha Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRADE 4 - SEE BELOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Circa 1618\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 8 Reale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Potosi, Upper Peru (present day Bolivia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssayer: T\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: Proprietary non-tarnishing silver\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 8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \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\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size including bezel: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 1 5\/8\" Across, 2 1\/8\" Tall - Pendant the width of a silver dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful shipwreck provenance piece. Rarer visible \"T\" assayer's initials, \"P\" mint mark and \"o-VIII\" Roman numerals denomination. Very nice Philip III royal shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eIt has a very nice thickness to it. The shape and sea wear pattern suggests that is was removed from the outer edge of the remains of a treasure chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" 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 style=\"color: #990000;\" 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 style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES ON THIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin comes with its original, historic Treasure Salvor's, Inc., raised seal Certificate issued in 1986. Long 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: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\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: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003eI often chuckle when I see the grading on Atocha coins, because I remember living and diving for treasure in the Upper Keys back then. First, the discovery of the motherlode, and then the massive undertaking of conserving, grading and certifying a galleon-full of treasures. It was a crazy time, and often the grade – and even the coin details – were not as accurate as one would like. The reality is, it’s one more fascinating reflection of a magical time in this treasure’s history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\" color=\"#990000\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tortuga Collection - Genuine Pieces of Eight Set in Hand-Forged Sterling Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEach Tortuga Collection masterpiece is born of fire, silver, hammer and anvil...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith settings hand-Forged from solid sterling silver, and hammered to perfection, each piece of Tortuga Collection jewelry is as unique as the authentic Spanish Reale... the \"Piece of Eight\" it highlights. Each setting is hand-crafted using the same techniques and hand tools used by the minters of the coins themselves. Because only historic techniques, hand tools and pure sterling silver are used, each Tortuga Collection setting is completely unique - an heirloom piece of artisan jewelry that can be worn every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mel Fisher's Atocha 1622 - A Collector's 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\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Raised Seal Historic Mel Fisher Treasure Salvors Certificate of Authenticity issued in 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e \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":50508349309175,"sku":null,"price":3270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/5992-Mel-Fisher-Atocha-Spanish-Shipwreck-Eight-8-Reale-Piece-of-Eight-Coin-Sterling-Silver-TORTUGA-COLLECTION-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1771713770","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/mel-fishers-atocha-8-reale-shipwreck-coin-tortuga-collection-sterling-silver-pendant-artifact-5992","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}