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Genuine Shipwreck Coin Spice Island Wreck 8 R 14K Gold Jaws Pendant EXTRA LG
$ 2217.6
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Description
Genuine Spice Island Wreck of 1630 Coin Set in a BeautifulSolid 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