Indulge in a remarkable artifact of the Spanish Colonial world with this authentic Four Reales silver cob, hand-struck at the Mexico City mint between 1705–1723 under Assayer J, José Eustaquio de León. Struck in silver and weighing 12.7 grams, the obverse displays the crowned Bourbon coat of arms, accompanied by the Mexico City mint mark o/M and the assayer’s initial “J.”
The reverse features the distinctive “Florenzada” Cross, a flowered cross design used exclusively by the first mint of the New World, symbolizing the historic union of Church and State. The lions of León and castles of Castile—representing the home regions of Queen Isabella of Spain—occupy the quadrants, adding royal and cultural significance to this colonial-era coinage.
Preserved with the irregular charm and bold relief characteristic of hand-struck cobs, this historic piece has been elevated for modern refinement in a handcrafted 14K gold setting, offering a wearable expression of luxury rooted in genuine early New World history.
Coin was recovered from a shipwreck site, south of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Spanish Treasure Fleet sank in a hurricane during the summer of 1715.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Struck Cob
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Denomination: Four Reales
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Mint: Mexico City
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Empire: Spanish Colonial
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Ruler: Mexico City
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Date: 1705-1723 - Assayer J, Jose Eustaquio de Leon
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 12.7 grams
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Obverse: Crowned shield of the Bourbon Coat of Arms. Mint mark o/M and assayer "J" on left side of shield.
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Reverse: "Florenzada" Cross or flowered cross, which was only used by the first mint of the New World, Mexico City. The Cross symbolized the close bond of Church and State. Lions of Leon and castles of Castile (home regions of Queen Isabella of Spain) are in the quadrants of the cross.
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Setting: Handcrafted setting in 14K gold.
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Note: Chain may be purchased separately.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
Inv# T50656
