This remarkable 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Spanish Coin Pendant holds a piece of maritime history, recovered from the famed Spanish Silver Fleet that sank in a hurricane off the coast of Florida. Lost in the summer of 1715, the fleet’s treasure remained hidden for centuries until its discovery. This hand-struck cob, minted in Mexico City, is now preserved in a beautifully handcrafted sterling silver setting, making it a wearable testament to Spain's colonial past.
The obverse of the coin features the crowned Bourbon Coat of Arms, a symbol of Philip V's reign and the Spanish Empire's global power. On the reverse, the iconic "Florenzada" Cross—an exclusive feature of the New World's first mint—sits proudly in the center, with the lions of Leon and the castles of Castile filling the quadrants, echoing Spain’s deep ties between monarchy and faith.
Set in solid sterling silver, the pendant is about the size of a half dollar, weighing 8.4 grams, making it a substantial yet elegant piece. With its connection to the lost 1715 fleet and its rich historical detail, this pendant is both a collector’s treasure and a unique, wearable link to a long-lost world.
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: Philip V
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Date: 1705-1723 - Assayer J, Jose Eustaquio de Leon
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Metal: Silver
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Weight: 8.4 grams
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Obverse: 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 of the cross.
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Setting: Handcrafted in solid sterling silver
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included. BONUS - History of the shipwreck details is provided, too! Chain sold separately.
Inv# T 11076
