This is an authentic gold coin, recovered from the 1715 Fleet. The gold coin was salvaged from the wreck site of the Spanish Treasure Flotilla, which was lost in a raging hurricane of the east coast of Florida on July 31,1715. The coin has been professionally custom-mounted in 18K Yellow Gold.

This artifact is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Mel Fisher Family Private Collection.

Coin Number: PC12-31429
Denomination: 8 Escudos
Mint: Mexico
Reign: Philip V
Assayer: J (1705-1723)
Weight: 26.8 grams
Grade: Uncirculated
Coin Date: 1715
Comments: Full Shield; Rare 4 Digits of Date Visible; Full Denomination VIII, Nearly Full Crown, Full Soft Struck Cross

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