A Wonderful New World Spanish Silver 8 Reales COB, PIECE OF EIGHT Pirate Treasure Coin with 14K Gold Shackle

$ 1,250.00

A Wonderful New World Spanish Silver 8 Reales COB, "PIECE OF EIGHT" Pirate Treasure Coin.  The hole was made during the period of use and has now been utilized to add a (14K Gold) Nautical Shackle so the coin can be worn as a pendant.

ATOCHA PERIOD

Denomination: 8 Reales

Mint: POTOSI, Bolivia

Assayer: Under magnification, "B", Juan or his brother Hernando Ballesteros)

Date: nv., circa. 1581-1605?

Reign: PHILIP II (1556-1598), PHILIP III (1598-1621)

Grade: I, (holed)

Coin Weight: 26.1 grams.

Total weight with gold: 27.4 grams.

Provenance: Unfortunately none...  Just a beautiful coin.

Note: Some areas of salt water corrosion.

TTI-534620