Perfect for nautical lovers! Unique anchor setting featuring a hand struck coin was recovered from the East Indiaman ship "The Princess Louisa", which sank in 1743 on the Galleons Reef, off the Cape Verde Islands, near the Isle of May. About the size of a nickel so it is perfect to wear every day or layer with other treasures from your collection.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand Struck Cob
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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: Mexico City
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Date: pre-1743
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 2.2 grams
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Obverse: Not visible. Would depict the crowned shield of the Bourbon Coat of Arms.
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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.
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Setting: Handcrafted sterling silver anchor with 14K gold accents
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included. BONUS - Detailed shipwreck history included.
Inv# T 60829
