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Genuine Shipwreck Coin Spice Island Wreck 8 R 14K Gold Jaws Pendant EXTRA LG

$ 2217.6

Availability: 94 in stock
  • Grade: Unknown
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Color: Gold
  • Condition: New Never Worn
  • Design: Shield-Type Cob
  • Variety: Jaws Pendant
  • Certification Number: 6213351-031
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Historical Period: Colonial (up to 1821)
  • Year: 1630
  • Certification: NGC
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Composition: Gold

    Description

    Genuine Spice Island Wreck of 1630 Coin Set in a Beautiful
    Solid 14K Yellow Gold Custom Extra Large Jaws Pendant
    This Pendant weighs **OVER A 1/2 OUNCE OF GOLD**
    approx 16.5 grams, Philip IV, 8 Reale , Genuine Spice Island Wreck of 1630
    NGC Certification
    Here is some interesting information regarding the wreck:
    The Spice Islands were the only source of cloves and nutmeg in the world for centuries .The Spice Islands were discovered by the Portuguese in 1512, who then took over most of the spice trade and held sway for almost a century .The Dutch and English later joined the competition for control, which the Dutch eventually won, and they dominated the spice trade until the late 18th century.
    The Spice Islands Shipwreck (C.1630), which was discovered laden with chests containing silver 8 reales or “Pieces of 8” after having spent almost 400 years on the ocean floor 12. The shipwreck contained silver 8 reales cob struck in Mexico during the reign of King Philip IV of Spain