Spanish coin? | Collectors Weekly

aura loves this.

kwqd loves this.

fortapache loves this.

dav2no1 loves this.

Posted 3 years ago

Does anyone know what year or where is this coin from? It was pass to me when my father passed away.

Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

keramikos, 3 years ago
Hi, Acareaga01. :-)

I don't know if you're familiar with Mel Fisher, but he markets numerous coins mounted in gold. Some of them are genuine antique coins, but others are reproductions made out of silver salvaged from ancient shipwrecks:

https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/the-world-s-most-valuable-shipwreck-the-nuestra-senora-de-atocha

Fisher's Atocha coins come in various denominations:

https://www.melfisher.com/library/atochacoin/description.asp

For example, here is a genuine Mel Fisher Atocha shipwreck 8 reales coin mounted in white gold:

https://cannonbeachtreasure.com/products/mel-fishers-atocha-grade-one-8-reale-shipwreck-coin-14k-white-gold-pendant-artifact-4539

Here is Fisher's website:

https://www.melfisher.com/default.html

I'm definitely not a coin expert, and would not venture an opinion as to whether you have a genuine Mel Fisher antique coin, a beautiful reproduction, or even what denomination it is.

Perhaps somebody else here at Collectors Weekly Show & Tell will venture an opinion, but your best bet might be to seek out a reputable coin expert in your local area who can look at the actual coin in person.

Good luck. :-)

Create an account or login in order to post a comment.