This 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. The coin weighs 2.6 grams framed in a unique anchor setting in sterling silver with 14K gold accent.
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: 2.6 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 sterling silver anchor with 14K accents
BONUS with this purchase, we'll add the historical details of the sinking ship.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
