Nuestra Señora de Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade 3 - Assayer "T" - (1618-1622)

Denomination: 8 Reales Grade: Three (3) Mint: Potosi Assayer: "T" (1618-1622) Reign: Philip III Weight: 19.2 Date: Not Visible Mount: Nate The Jeweler's wickedly cool creation brings history to life! This playful masterpiece sports 14k gold bones and prongs, a pirate-worthy 18k eye patch, and sterling silver detailing. A treasure-hunter's dream that transforms an authentic Atocha 8 Reales coin into wearable art that'll have everyone asking, "Arrr, where'd you get that?"  History: On September 6, 1622, the heavily laden treasure galleon of King Philip IV's Terra Firme Fleet struck a reef and sank in a raging storm near the Florida Keys. More than two hundred and sixty persons perished and tons of gold, silver, and other precious cargo were lost to the sea. All attempts to locate the shipwreck failed until the location of the primary cultural deposit were made by Treasure Salvors, Inc. on July 20th, 1985.  Most of the coins recovered from the Atocha were minted in the New World and usual