Pirate Bartholemew Sharpe was chasing the treasure ship and the Spanish captain burnt the ship down rather than letting him take the booty. This coin was recovered from the La Consolacion which sank in 1681 off the coast of Santa Clara, Ecuador. The coin weighs 14.9 grams and is set in 14K gold.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Struck Cob
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Denomination: Eight Reales
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Mint: Potosi
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Empire: Spanish Colonial
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Ruler: Potosi
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Date: 1678 - Assayer E, Erqueta
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 14.9 grams
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Obverse: Vertical lines represent the Pillars of Hercules that stand on either side of the Straits of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean. The waves below represent the Atlantic Ocean. First line has mint mark "P", denomination "8" and assayer mark "E". Second line has partial "PLVSVLTRA" (more beyond) and third line has visible date of 16"78".
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Reverse: Potent Jerusalem Cross. The cross symbolized the close bond of Church and State. The lions of Leon and the castles of Castile in the quadrants represent the home regions of Queen Isabella of Spain. Mint mark "P" visible on left.
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Setting: Handcrafted in 14K gold
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included. BONUS of shipwreck history included.
Inv# T 60860
