The ill-fated journey of the El Cazador has since transformed into one of the most intriguing maritime mysteries of the 18th century, and the treasure it carried, lost to the Gulf of Mexico in 1784, now tells a new story through this pendant. Crafted from a silver coin salvaged from the wreck, this piece not only holds a fragment of Spanish colonial history but also whispers the tale of an empire at its peak.
On the obverse, the dignified profile of Carlos III, King of Spain, gazes across centuries, surrounded by the inscription "CAROLUS III, DEI GRATIA" — a testament to his divine right to rule. Turn the pendant, and you’ll find the unmistakable crowned shield of the House of Bourbon, framed by the Pillars of Hercules, representing Spain's global reach during its empire's zenith. Each detail speaks to a time when Spain's fortunes were tied to the wealth of the New World, a time frozen forever in the silver of this coin.
Expertly set in handcrafted sterling silver, the pendant measures about the size of a nickel, making it both a wearable and a tangible piece of history.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Milled Portrait
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Denomination: One Real
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Mint: Mexico City
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Empire: Spanish Colonial
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Ruler: Carlos III
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Date: 1783 - Assayer FF
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Metal: Silver
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Obverse: Bust of Carlos III, King of Spain. Legend is CAROLUS III, DEI GRATIA (by the grace of God) and the date.
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Reverse: Crowned arms of the House of Bourbon between the Pillars of Hercules. Legend reads HISPAN ET IND (Hispania & the Indies), REX (King), mint mark, denomination and assayer mark.
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Setting: Handcrafted in sterling silver
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included. Chain sold separately.
Inv# MD 1662
