{"product_id":"t51308","title":"1768 El Cazador Shipwreck Spanish Silver 2 Reales Pillar Dollar Coin Pendant | Handcrafted Twisted Copper and Sterling Silver Setting","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"191\"\u003eCelebrate a distinguished chapter of Spanish Colonial history with this authentic Two Reales silver Pillar Dollar, hand-milled at the Mexico City mint in 1768 under Assayer M. Struck in silver and weighing 6.0 grams, the obverse showcases the iconic Pillars of Hercules crowned above representations of both the New World and Old World, a powerful visual declaration of Spain’s global reach. The surrounding legend bears the Mexico City mint mark (o\/M), the motto VTRAQUE VNUM (“both worlds are one”), the assayer’s mark “M”, and the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eThe reverse displays the Spanish royal shield beneath the crown, featuring the lions of León and castles of Castile—symbols of the home regions of Queen Isabella of Spain. The legend reads CAR III, D G (\u003cem data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eDei Gratia\u003c\/em\u003e), HISP ET IND (“Hispania and the Indies”), and R (“King”), with the denomination “2” positioned on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eRetaining the elegant charm and historic clarity that make Pillar Dollars so revered among collectors, this genuine artifact has been elevated for modern appreciation in a handcrafted twisted copper and sterling silver wire setting, offering a distinctive fusion of Old-World history and contemporary wearable luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring out the pirate in you! Wear this Spanish silver coin was recovered from the shipwreck El Cazador which sank in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico. The coin weighs 6.0 grams and is set in twisted sterling silver and copper wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Milled Pillar Dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo Reales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish Colonial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler: \u003c\/strong\u003eMexico City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1768 - Assayer M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003ePillars of Hercules and crown over the New World and Old World. The placement of this design on Spanish colonial coins signified Spain's control of the New and Old Worlds. Legend has mint mark (o\/M), VTRAQUE VNUM (both worlds are one), assayer mark \"M\" and date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnder the Spanish crown is the shield with the lions of Leon and the castles of Castile (home regions of Queen Isabella of Spain). Legend reads CAR III, D G (Dei Gratia, by the Grace of God), HISP ET IND (Hispania and the Indies), R (King). Denomination \"2\" visible on right side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in twisted copper and sterling silver wire. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain may be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInv#\u003c\/strong\u003e TL51308\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Blue Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266626932894,"sku":"T51308","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1532\/8953\/files\/T51308_2_aa03f166-724c-4647-9fe6-6e4b7d8aff09.jpg?v=1766279438","url":"https:\/\/bigbluetreasures.com\/products\/t51308","provider":"Big Blue Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}