ACTUAL SANTA MARGARITA SILVER COIN 1 REALE GRADE 5 SHIPWRECK COIN NO 91M-17018

On September 6, 1622, the heavily laden treasure galleon of King Philip IVs Tierra Firme Fleet struck a reef and sank in a raging storm near the Florida Keys. More than one hundred and twenty persons perished and tons of gold, silver, and other precious cargo were lost to the sea.

Coins recovered from the Margarita and minted in the New World are usually irregular in shape, and referred to as “Cobs”. 

Coins of Philip II (1556-1598) and Philip III (1598-1621) bear a simplified Hapsburg Shield on the Obverse. The legend, if complete, reads "PHILIPPVS II (III) DEI GRATIA HISPANIARVM", "Philip II (III) By the Grace of God'. The reverse has a cross with castles and lions in the quarters.

The legend reads, ET: INDIARVM: REX", "King of Spain and the Indies".

The Margarita shipwreck was awarded to Motivation, Inc. by the Admiralty Jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and by the United States Supreme Court. 

This artifact was re-certified on Thursday, January 25, 2007.

Enjoy this amazing piece of history.

Product Details

:Actual coin recovered from Santa Margarita.

:1 reale

:coin number 91M-17018

:Philip III

:Mint Mexico

:Grade 5

:Weight 0.8g 

:comes with the certificate of authenticity certified by the Archaeologist and signed my Kim Fisher- President. 

Please choose the options if you would like to get your actual coin bezeled and turn it into pendant. The bezel ( 14k solid gold or 925 solid silver ) will be made according to the shape of the coin 🪙 to make sure it’s secured.