Mel Fisher wore it when he appeared on the The Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson. 9 bids. To shop our collection of Rare Atocha coins and coin jewelry, click here>, Call Us - We're Here to Answer Questions! This solution uses a principle similar to submerging an empty cup, upside down, into the water, which leaves an air bubble inside. But Atochas mother load still eluded the salvors, and through it all, Fisher and his crew persisted with dogged determination. Original Price 114.04 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Same goes for the transition to clean energy. (20% off), Sale Price 43.79 We add new blogs and videos weekly - join our email list below for quick notification! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. 31.02, 38.77 Only five survived by holding on to the stump of the mizzenmast, which was the only part of the wrecked galleon that remained above water. Authentic shipwreck coins and coin jewelry offerings include those recovered from the Atocha, Consolacion, 1715 fleet, Vliegenthart, Princess Louisa, Reijgersdaal, El Cazador, Maravillas, and other miscellaneous shipwrecks. Atocha - Tagged "2 Reales" - Shipwreck Coins. C $13.55 shipping. Authentic shipwreck coins and coin jewelry offerings include those Phone: (800) 233-4820 Consolacion Coins Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Atocha 2 Reales Grade 2 $5,500. Subscribe now! Atocha 8 Reales Grade 1 in 14K gold Mount $5,800. Original Price 51.32 jewelry. Only days later, Dirk and his wife Angel, with diver Rick Gage, were killed when one of the salvage boats capsized. 1772-1783 Mexico El Cazador 1 Real 1R Silver Shipwreck Coin NGC Genuine. Mel passed in 1998, but his family continues the search. You have entered an incorrect email address! Silver coins are referred to as "pieces of eight" and were measured in reales. 503.436.1626 | Palm Coast, Florida | email: Treasure@CannonBeachTreasure.com | Blogs | Videos |Contact Us. Notify me when this product is available: Denomination: 8 Reales Reign: Philip III Mint: Potosi Assayer: RL Weight:24.4g Date:Not Visible Grade: 1 Origin:Chest #3 Notes: Rare Assayer Monogram History:OnSeptember 6, 1622, the Denomination: 8 Reales Reign: Philip III Mint: Potosi Assayer: RL ("Assayer "B" Monogram) Weight:26.6g Date:Not Visible Grade: 1 Origin:Chest #3 Notes: Rare Assayer Monogram. The Maritime Executive. The treasure wasnt entirely sold. Opens in a new window or tab. 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Savvy investors like the long-time readers of this column can benefit from playing both sides of the issue. Spanish salvors tried and failed to recover this precious cargo because the hatches were locked tight. At a depth of approximately 56 feet, the divers had enormous difficulty retrieving the cargo. She had been built for the Crown in Havana in 1620 and was rated at 550 tons, with an overall length of 112 feet, a beam of 34 feet and a draft of 14 feet. With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. In 1975, his son Dirk found five bronze cannon whose markings would clinch identification with the Atocha. C $8.14 shipping. New treasures emerge from our Conservation Lab and Studio throughout the week! A portion of the Atochas lower hull were examined and then recovered to be stored in a protected lagoon at the Florida Keys Community College, making them readily accessible to interested researchers. Atocha 2 Reales Grade 2 $5,500. The legend reads HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM REX, King of Spain and the Indies.. Once done, the results were compared with authentic, 18th century Spanish gold coins. 187.50, 250.00 This verified that Fisher was close to the major part of the wrecksite. shipwrecks. Atocha 1622 Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Grade 2 - Mexico mint - Dated: #618 $6,600. 1783 El Cazador Shipwreck Spanish Silver 2 Reales Genuine Antique Pirate Coin. Mel Fisher and his company Treasure Salvors, Inc., discovered the main wreck site on July 20, 1985 and ultimately recovered over 160,000 silver Spanish colonial coins. This section doesnt currently include any content. +C $33.89 shipping. Genuine Atocha Coin 2 Reale Grade 1 Custom 14K Yellow Gold Frame COA. Atocha Silver Shipwreck Treasure Replica Coins, Mixed Metal 14kt & Sterling Beads & Dangles. Home . Other items with great historical importance were recovered, like 20 bronze cannons, navigational instruments and Native American artifacts. 43.79, 54.74 Artifact replica coins cast with 100% silver from an 80 troy lb bar recovered from the 1622 shipwreck of the Spanish Galleon "Nuestra Senora de Atocha". Most shipwreck coins were recovered from Spanish Atocha 2 Reales Grade 1 (OVERWEIGHT COIN) $7,900. 503.436.1626 | Palm Coast, Florida | email: Treasure@CannonBeachTreasure.com | Blogs | Videos |Contact Us. Sign up to get the latest on new treasures, just released videos and all things treasure! To this can be added items being smuggled to avoid taxation, and unregistered jewelry and personal goods; all creating a treasure that could surely rival any other ever amassed. . Sponsored. The Maritime Executive. Historical Spanish coin replicas from Atocha Silver, Key West, Florida Keys. We offer a large selection of coins in all grades and The highly publicized salvage operations of the Atocha, Over the years, treasures worth an estimated $160 million and dating back as far as . Atocha Shipwreck Silver 8 Reales Grade 2 (Framed w/COA) $2,995.00. On July 20, 1985, Kane Fisher, captain of the salvage vessel Dauntless, sent a jubilant message to his fathers headquarters, "Put away the charts; weve found the main pile!" Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. 503.436.1626. The galleon was sailing from the new world to Spain. The gold was real but the coins were not from the Atocha, or any other shipwreck. Free shipping. The two companies did not provide further particulars of the MoU. Only days later, Dirk and his wife Angel, with diver Rick Gage, were killed when one of the salvage boats capsized. Many years later, I recovered treasure and dived on the galleons that were a part of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet off Vero Beach, Florida. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessary materials and provisions for a successful voyage. In all, the Atocha held about $400 million in assorted treasure. the New World. And I swear, if you are ever in Key West looking out over the waters where Atocha lies, you can hear Mel whisper, Todays the day! wafting on the warm island breezes. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessary materials and provisions for a successful voyage. They marked the site of her loss and moved on to rescue people and treasure from Santa Margarita and Nuestra Seora del Rosario, other ships also lost in the storm. The wreck itself was scattered after another hurricane hit the site exactly one month later, so the Spanish were never able to salvage what was one of the richest galleons ever to sail. Hazards were significant, ranging from In addition to sales, we also purchase coins. Atocha Shipwreck Silver 8 Reales Grade 3 (Salvage w/COA) $1,895.00. On September 4, 1622 the Tierra Firme flota of twenty-eight ships left Havana bound for Spain. The lease was owned by none other than Mel Fisher. Notes: Denomination: 8Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer: "R" (1610-1612) Balastar Ramos Leceta (Large curved "R") Weight: 24.7 grams Date:Not Visible Grade: Three (3) History:OnSeptember 6, 1622, Denomination:8 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer: "M" (1616-1617) Juan Sanchez Mejia (Formerly Juan Munoz). Rescuers tried to enter the drowned hulk, but found the hatches tightly battened. While Atochas main cargo of silver coins was discovered in 1985 and has been salvaged over the years, the stern castle and captains cabin, where the gold bars and Muzo mine emeralds would have been stored, still eludes search teams to day. At long last, the wrecks "motherlode" had been found -- and the excavation of what was widely referred to as the "shipwreck of the century" began. Among the items found on the wrecks are a fortune in gold, silver bars, and coins destined for the coffers of Spain; a solid gold belt and necklace set with gems; a gold chalice designed to prevent its user from being poisoned; an intricately-tooled gold plate; a gold chain that weighs more than seven pounds; a horde of contraband emeralds -- including an impressive 77.76 carat uncut hexagonal crystal experts have traced to the Muzo mine in Colombia; religious and secular jewelry; and silverware. All of our coins are guaranteed to be authentic, we do not deal in replicas of any kind. Ending Tuesday at 22:00 EDT 2d 21h. Free 20" Silver Anchor Chain with the purchase of an authentic Atocha or Margarita coin. 25 watching. This verified that Fisher was close to the major part of the wrecksite. Yes! Call Us - We're Here to Answer Questions! While the authentic gold coins from the shipwreck contained 90-93 percent gold with a relatively high silver content of 6-9 percent. In addition to the previous difficulties, the treasure hunter has to fight a court battle against the state of Florida who wanted ownership or at least a percentage of the treasure. La Nuestra Senora de Atocha, constructed in Havana Harbor, left the port of Havana on September 4, 1622, after much delay in construction. Treasures of the Atocha and her sister ship, the Santa Margarita, went undiscovered until July of 1985, though Spain attempted a salvage immediately after the wreck occurred. Spanish silver Colonial 1600's Cob coin or Real / Reales - Shipwreck find (Nr 2) C $22.38. Each treasure we sell is genuine and comes complete with ourlegendary, "gold standard'" full-color, multipage Certificate of Authenticity and Documentation Package detailing your treasure's creation, use and recovery by modern-day treasure salvors and historians. Original Price 53.60 Personal Note from Robert: A year before I was born in Crescent City, CA, my mother took SCUBA lessons from Mel (in Redondo Beach, CA) and bought a gold dredge that she and my dad used in the rivers in northern California. Ancient Bronze Celtic Ring Money Necklaces, Pendants, Earrings & Bracelets, Pirate Chic - Our Exclusive Collection of Pierced Spanish Pieces of Eight, Ancient Roman Glass Jewlery - The Tiny Treasures of the Once Mighty Empire, SAVE 20% on a chain or leather cord when you purchase any treasure. On July 20, 1985 - 35 years ago today - Mel Fisher discovered the shipwreck of the Nuestra Senora De Atocha off the Florida Keys. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Consolacion Coins She had been built for the Crown in Havana in 1620 and was rated at 550 tons, with an overall length of 112 feet, a beam of 34 feet and a draft of 14 feet. In 1975, his son Dirk found five bronze cannon whose markings would clinch identification with the Atocha. Only five people survived from Atocha and were saved by another vessel. (20% off), Sale Price 57.02 21.60 grams. Other Wreck Coins, Coin Jewelry The treasures recovered on the Atocha vary from gold and silver coins that were minted in the New World Spanish colonies, Colombian Emeralds from the famed Muzo Mine, and handcrafted treasures intended for the King and Queen of Spain, Noblemen, and Clergy. We also sell on eBay as shipwreckcoins1. Authenticity accompany all shipwreck treasure coins and shipwreck coin 1st dated coin in 1617. 1622 ATOCHA Shipwreck 8 Reales Silver Coin (Grade 4) MEL FISHER Recovery w/ COA. The best way to spot a genuine Atocha coin, therefore, is an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity from the Mel Fisher organization. The following day, the fleet found itself being overtaken by a hurricane as it entered the Florida straits. On May 12, 1980, Fishers son Kane discovered a complete section of the Margaritas wooden hull weighted down by ballast stones, iron cannon balls and artifacts of 17th century Spain. Even worse was the loss of life. Captcha failed to load. Pirate/Shipwreck Coins; Pirate/Shipwreck Coin Jewelry; Gold Coins; Gold Coin Jewelry; Ancient/Silver Coins; Ancient/Silver Coin Jewelry; Artifacts; Antique Maps; Specials; Navigation. Jul 20, 2020 12:07 PM by For additional protection, she bore the name of the holiest of shrines in Madrid. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. This chain alone is estimated to be worth $100,000. (20% off), Sale Price 91.23 Every artifact replica coin is cast with 100% Atocha Silver from a silver bar salvaged from the Spanish galleon "Nuestra Senora de Atocha", shipwrecked in 1622 off the coast of Key West, Florida. from a highly significant time period - the discovery and colonization of Apr 30, 2023 10:30 PM by States. CoinWeek does not buy or sell coins or numismatic material and No endorsement or affiliation to or from CoinWeek.com is made. A few finds along the way convinced him that he is getting closer to the great discovery. The heavily armed Nuestra Seora de Atocha sailed as Almirante, or rear guard, of the flota, following the others to prevent an attack from behind the fleet. Atocha would have had the high sterncastle, low waist and high forecastle of a typical early 17th century galen. Nuestra Senora De Atocha 8 Reale 1622 Shipwreck Coin w/ Melvin Fisher COA Framed. The treasure hunter was shaken but he didnt lose hope and he knew that the lost teammates would have wanted the expedition to resume. The shipwreck and buried treasure coins and artifacts you find on our site are genuine, and come with . $499.00. by Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida The cargo of the Atocha did not see light again until 1971 when the first coins were found by the now famous salvager Mel Fisher and his divers, who recovered the bulk of the shipwreck treasure in 1985 and thereby unleashed the largest supply of silver cobs and ingots the market has ever seen. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Date: Not visible (Circa 1616-1617) Denomination: 8 Reales Reign: Philip III Mint: Potosi Assayer: Not Visible Weight:0.7g Date:Not Visible Grade: 5 Recovery Vessel:JB Magruder Recovery Date: 2/8/1999 Comments: One of 2023 Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys. pieces of eight, were salvaged along with numerous other historical to rest on the ocean floor, giving us the opportunity to own an artifact History is NOT boring and we can prove it! As a result, the sinking meant an enormous loss of wealth. Today, Atocha is the richest and most famous Spanish galleon in history! power over the colonies. Family owned and operated since 1979 (formerly known as EAC), we strive to give each customer the best service possible. artifacts. denominations, each accompanied by the original certificate of The US Supreme Court ruled in his favor. The Nuestra Seora de Atocha sank with 265 people onboard. For the 1622 return voyage, Atocha was loaded with a cargo that is, today, almost beyond belief -- 24 tons of silver bullion in 1038 ingots, 180,00 pesos of silver coins, 582 copper ingots, 125 gold bars and discs, 350 chests of indigo, 525 bales of tobacco, 20 bronze cannon and 1,200 pounds of worked silverware! Shipwreck Coins - treasure cob coins from Atocha, 1715 Fleet, Maravillas, Rooswijk, Capitana, Pieces of Eight, Pirate Consolacions. The find was so valuable that the state of Florida took legal action to claim what they believed was, in part, their property. Mounted Coins. Original Price 59.30 With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. (25% off), Sale Price 31.02 EAC found that the suspect coins contained 93% gold and 4% silver. The government didnt care when Fisher lost family members, but when he started to find pieces of Atochas treasure, they swooped in and claimed it all for themselves! Over 160,000 shipwreck coins, mostly 8 reales issues or wreck and its treasure to world renowned fame. 91.23, 114.04 The coins, which were sold for around $6000, were worth only a fraction of the selling price around $270 at current gold prices. Alex Lemaire. Atocha coins are an important part of history, and this has given them great value. It was within this limited space that the slave could breathe while looking through a window in the side of the bell in search of treasure. Atocha 4 Reales Grade 2 $5,400. Atocha, sunk in 1622 off Key West: Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2. 49.26, 61.58 It was hit by a hurricane and sank in 1622. Of the original 265 crew members, only five survived. Atocha Coins Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. ATOCHA's SANTA MARGARITA 1622 FLEET SHIPWRECK FISHER PCGS 58 PIRATE GOLD COINS. Published 2023 CoinWeek DISCLAIMER: All content within CoinWeek.com is presented for informational purposes only, with no guarantee of accuracy. Authentic Atocha Coins Recovered by Mel Fisher. Atocha 1622 Shipwreck RARE MEXICO MINT 1 Reale Coin 3.1 Grams Grade 2, 22.3 Total Grams w/Mount with CUSTOM . The following day, the fleet found itself being overtaken by a hurricane as it entered the Florida straits. in 1622. Forget the ESG wars. Their denominations are 8 reales, 4 reales, 2 reales, 1 real, real and real. led by Mel Fisher and his company Treasure Salvors Inc., has elevated the Atocha 8 Reales Grade 3 $3,800. One of the most well-known items in this treasure is the money chain.It is a gold chain that hangs past the waist. By the morning of September 6th, eight of these vessels lay broken on the ocean floor, scattered from the Marquesas Keys to the Dry Tortugas. We also sell on eBay as shipwreckcoins1, see our feedback ratings and let us know if you have any questions. A second hurricane further destroyed the shipwreck and it was lost without a trace. France | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Princess Louisa Coins Every Treasure Comes Complete with a Full-Color, Multi-Page Certificate of Authenticity & Documenation Package. from United States Duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without express written consent of Cannon Beach Treasure Company, LLC. But fun to think about. But what makes this ship so special is that it contained 40 tons of gold and silver and around 70 pounds of Colombian emeralds, some of the finest and most expensive in the world. atochatreasurecoins.com dedicated only to Atocha material. To this can be added items being smuggled to avoid taxation, and unregistered jewelry and personal goods; all creating a treasure that could surely rival any other ever amassed. not deal in replicas of any kind. Authentic Gold Treasure The heavily armed Nuestra Seora de Atocha sailed as Almirante, or rear guard, of the flota, following the others to prevent an attack from behind the fleet. And I swear, if you are ever in Key West looking out over the waters where Atocha lies, you can hear Mel whisper, Todays the day! wafting on the warm island breezes. $19.94 shipping. At long last, the wrecks motherlode had been found and the excavation of what was widely referred to as the shipwreck of the century began. All News, Articles, Commentary and Opinions are contributed by the author(s), with or without compensation, who are solely responsible for the content, and do not represent CoinWeek Management. Free shipping. NON-SHIPWRECK EMERALDS Madagascar and Columbian Emeralds from the Muzo region 20% OFF w/code: LOVEMOM This collection of Spanish coins is created from that authentic Spanish treasure. 29.19, 36.49 NNPC is Africas largest oil producer with access to extensive gas reserves off Nigerias coast. They are crude, and irregular on the edges, though some of the first coins minted in the New World were exquisitely created by indigenous artisans trained in the Spanish style. Typically two treasure fleets sailed to the New When it sank, the Atocha was just 86 miles from Havana, Cuba. El Cazador Coins Over time the recovery mission dragged on. VIEW OUR VIDEOSJoinour hunt for sunken and buried treasures! | Free shipping on many items! 47.44, 59.30 Apr 30, 2023 8:02 PM by Reijgersdaal Coins These haphazard efforts were both immoral and, ultimately, ineffective because the Spanish government was forced to borrow funds to support their efforts in the Thirty Years War. On May 12, 1980, Fishers son Kane discovered a complete section of the Margaritas wooden hull weighted down by ballast stones, iron cannon balls and artifacts of 17th century Spain. After eight years of expensive legal battles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Fisher on July 1, 1982. An estimated $450,000,000.00 worth of Spanish treasure was recovered by Mel Fisher and his team of divers in the mid-to-late eighties, though a large portion of the remaining treasure has yet to be found, according to the ship's manifest. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. nwtcompany@gmail.com CHECK OUT OUR BLOGThe Treasure Hunter's Gazette Online! All rights reserved. Coins from the Atocha are known by collectors as "cobs," a loose translation of "Cabo de Barra", or "End of the Bar", referring to the technique in which these handmade coins were created. For the 1622 return voyage, Atocha was loaded with a cargo that is, today, almost beyond belief -- 24 tons of silver bullion in 1038 ingots, 180,00 pesos of silver coins, 582 copper ingots, 125 gold bars and discs, 350 chests of indigo, 525 bales of tobacco, 20 bronze cannon and 1,200 pounds of worked silverware! Then, on July 20th, 1985, ten years to the day of the Northwind tragedy, Mel Fishers words rang true! Counterfeit Coin Detection 1877 Indian Head Cent, PCGS Around the World: French 1641/0 Croix de Templier Louis Dor, New GoldClad Coin Celebrates Coronation of King Charles III, Counterfeit Coin Detection 1841 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar, The Coins of Portuguese Mozambique, Part 2. 41.05, 51.32 $119.00. Mexico 4 Reale Date 1609. They bear a simplified Hapsburg shield on the obverse. In them were the treasures of the Americas. Yet Fisher and his intrepid crew persevered. The Maritime Executive. Approximately 200,000 people visit the Key West museum annually to marvel at them -- and applaud the triumph of the human spirit that their recovery represents. Atocha Treasure Coins is the largest Atocha Coins Pirate/Shipwreck Coins; Pirate/Shipwreck Coin Jewelry; Gold Coins; Gold Coin Jewelry; Ancient/Silver Coins; Ancient/Silver Coin Jewelry; Artifacts; . The Nuestra Seora de Atocha was one of the most valuable shipwrecks in history. Original Price 54.74 Atocha Shipwreck Coins. The court ordered 25 percent be turned over to the State of Florida, but Fisher and his backers could keep the rest. In 1969, more than 300 years later, Mel Fisher started looking for Atochas treasure. Free shipping. Buy Atocha Shipwreck Coin Jewelry Today! Not 0 bids. 1715 Fleet Coins The Maritime Executive, Published Read our Cookie Policy. 503.436.1626. Doesnt matter which side of the debate youre on. Then, in 1969, a group of American treasure hunters took up an expedition that would rewrite history. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Published Most of the coins recovered from Atocha were minted in the New World mints of Potosi, Upper Peru (present day Bolivia), and Mexico City, New Spain (present day Mexico), during the reigns of Philip II (1556-1598) and Philip III (1598-1621). 260 people lost their lives in this accident. Atocha 8 Reales Grade 2 $4,300. authenticity as issued by Mel's company, Treasure Salvors, Inc. VIEW OUR VIDEOSJoinour hunt for sunken and buried treasures! Shipwreck Coins and Coin Jewelry. Atochas is offering for sale an incredible selection of Atocha Coins and Emeralds all including Mel Fisher's Certificate of Authenticity. In them were the treasures of the Americas, and the untold stories of scores of Spanish sailors, soldiers, noblemen, and clergy. The most famed shipwreck fleets of all times, each of our 1715 Fleet coins has been professionally conserved and many are set in silver and gold necklaces. In 1969, Mel Fisher and his Treasure Salvors crew began a relentless, sixteen year quest for the treasure of the Atocha. The valuable cargo demanded a salvage operation begin immediately. By 1980, they had found a significant portion of the remains of the Santa Margarita -- with a fortune in gold bars, jewelry and silver coins. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Two years later, they found five of the galleons cannons. . Apr 30, 2023 8:53 PM by This is a must have coin for anyAtocha coin collector This is an exceptional 8 Reales Atocha from Assayer "T"; who was thought to be Nuestra Seora de Atocha Denomination: 4 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer:Not Visible Weight:13.10 grams Date: Partial Date 16(XX) Grade:Two (2) Mount: 14K gold History:OnSeptember 6, Denomination:2 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer: "Q" (1612-1616) - Augusta de la Quadra Weight: 4.20 Date: never dated Grade: 2 Mount: 14k Gold, 3ct Emeralds Denomination: 4 Reales Denomination:4 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Mexico Assayer: not visible Weight:11.7 g Date:Partial #618 Grade:Grade 2 History:OnSeptember 6, 1622, the heavily laden treasure galleon Denomination: 4 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer:"Not Visible Weight:12.5grams Date:Not Visible Grade:Two (2) Coin Note:Reversal on Reverse - Rare Philip IIII - Philip IIII on Denomination:8 Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer: "R" Weight:25.3 g Date:Not Visible Grade:Two (2) Mount: 14K Gold Note:"Balastar Ramos Leceta" was know for a curved "R" Denomination: 8Reales Reign:Philip III Mint:Potosi Assayer: "Q" Augustin de la Quadra (1612-1616) Weight: 25.5 grams Date:Not Visible Grade:2 Mount: 14K gold - twisted wire.
