Virtual map with approximate shipwreck or hoard general locations sorted by date. The largest quantity of coins recovered was the 8 reale, also known as the spanish milled dollar, or the piece of eight. Most if not all were purchased and sold off in a qvc type fashion with a write up and history. I recently became fascinated with shipwrecks and salvaged treasure. The wreck site was accidentally discovered on august 2, 1993 by a fishing vessel working the area.
On october 20, 1783 it was sent by charles iii of spain on a mission to bring muchneeded hard currency to the spanish colony of louisiana. The authentic ngc certified coin pictured is the one you will receive. Authentic spanish treasure coin pendants, panama city. I at one time had a somewhat decent shipwreck collection of coins. The most valuable circulating coin in the new world. The french and indian war a short history 30 minute book series volume 15. Over 200 years later, a fisherman in the gulf of mexico uncovered this treasure of. How did a shipwreck double the size of the united states.
Once hoisted on deck, the fishing net appeared weighted down with rock and debris. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. On october 20, 1783 it was sent by charles iii of spain on a mission to bring muchneeded hard currency to the spanish colony of. In the 1770s the spanish louisiana territorys economy was faltering due to paper money that was not backed by silver or gold. The authentic coin pictured is the one you will receive. Zoomin to see the location and click the icon to retrieve information about the wreck. Found on august 2, 1993, 50 miles off the shore of louisiana, a humble fishing trawler, named the mistake, snagged some debris on the ocean floor, only to discover coins among the objects caught in its net. These coins have been exposed to the corrosive elements of saltwat. Virtual shipwreck and hoard map by daniel frank sedwick, llc.
It is a 2 reales silver coin mounted with sterling silver prongs onto a nickel money clip. An original commissioned work of art created by the artist yuan lee reproduced in full colour lithography on an acidfree paper. I purchased this 1783 8 reales coin of the mexico mint. How to write, publish, and market your own audio book. As more people settled in the sprawling territory, it became even more unwieldy and costly.
It disappeared in the gulf of mexico and no information was known about its fate until the fishing trawler found the coins in 1993. Spain exploited its control over the port and levied expensive tariffs for its use. The huge galleon served as the command ship, the captains ship or capitana of the 1654 south sea armada, and due to her size and stature, carried the bulk of the fleets treasure. I know this dealer gets coins from a high end estate which makes me. Carlos iii, king of spain, decided to replace the worthless currency with valuable spanish silver coins. Authentic spanish treasure coin pendants, panama city, panama rep of panama. I was buying some coins at an old dealer by where i used to live. It was discovered many years later that they made it within 50 miles of its destination when it was lost in 300 feet of water.
Accidentally rediscovered in 1993 by the fishing trawler the mistake, the heavily encrusted silver treasure was brought to the surface after 209 years under the gulf of mexico. Spanish 12 real dated 1783 in 14k white gold mens ring, the 1784 shipwreck that changed america. It comes in a sterling silver handcrafted pendant bezel. Coin is presented inside an handsome wood display case and complete with a certificate of authenticity signed by hon.
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