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Pirate Treasure Coin Spanish Piece of Eight Authentic 2R Pillar set SS Pendant

$ 316.27

Availability: 66 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Design: Milled Pillar-Type
  • Year: 1764
  • Historical Period: Colonial (up to 1821)
  • Denomination: 2 Reales
  • Condition: Great Condition! Authentic Spanish "Piece of Eight" coin dated 1764 set into a handcrafted sterling silver pendant bezel. Features the Pillars of Hercules!
  • Certification: Registration No. 19333-MD

    Description

    Great condition. The authentic Spanish silver piece of eight coin pictured is the one you will receive. The denomination is 2 Reales, dated 1764 and it is set into a handcrafted Sterling Silver pendant bezel. Your purchase will include the Certificate of Authenticity, a velvet treasure pouch, polishing cloth and gift box.
    The pillars of Hercules frame two worlds, symbolizing and celebrating the New and Old Worlds Spain had conquered in the past two hundred years. They represent the Straits of Gibraltar over the waves of the sea with the Latin warning: PLUS ULTRA meaning, "Spain owns all that is beyond the oceans".  The inscription reads: "utra que unum" meaning "both worlds are one" and the [Date]. The obverse bears a simplified coat of arms of the Bourbon dynasty, and reads "[King's name and Ordinal]", followed by the initials "D.G." for Dei Gratia (By the Grace of God),  "Hispanarum Rex" (King of Spain), "ET IND REX" (and the Indies).