SPICE ISLAND Shipwreck 8 Reales Mexico 1600s NGC Certified Genuine Philip IVThe Spice Islands shipwreck refers to a mysterious wreck site discovered near the Spice Islands possibly a Spanish plate ship or merchant vessel, sank around 1630 after becoming damaged and unnavigable. The crew intentionally scuttled the ship, setting it on fire and sinking it, possibly to prevent it from falling into enemy hands or to signal other ships. The wreck is known for containing numerous Spanish "Pieces of Eight," specifically 8 Reales

Date    :  1598-1621

Mounted in 14K Yellow Gold Beautiful Coin

Grade  :  XF DETAILS

Sea salvaged coin from the Concepcion shipwreck

Reign    :  Philip III ( 1598-1621 )

8 Reales Original Land Find Mounted in 14k Gold

Coin Number  :  NGC6679933-004

Coin :  NGC6065269-033

Assayer : N

Coin Number:  81M-8332

Denomination :  England 1S

Atocha 8 Reales Grade 1 Dated ###7  from Potosi