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Antique Shipwreck Coin Pendant
Antique Shipwreck Coin Pendant
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An antique 1738 Spanish .917 silver Philip V 8 Reales coin, set in a vintage sterling silver bezel pendant mount.
The silver mount is stamped 'Treasure from "Hollandia" Sunk 1743'.
The Hollandia - a Dutch East India Company ship - was completed in 1742, and wrecked a year later in 1743. In 1971, an English attorney, Rex Cowan, discovered the shipwreck. A large amount of these coins were discovered, and so, in the 1970s, a number of pendants were set with the treasure.
Known as the Pillar Dollar, in reference to the pillars of Hercules to the reverse, the 8 Reales Spanish coin is the original pirate treasure referenced by "Piece of Eight", as popularised by Robert Louis Stevenson in Treasure Island.
An unusual, collectable piece. A pirate coin that has endured a pirate's life.
This pendant is in good vintage and antique condition. The coin is approximately Good Fine, considering the years spent underwater.
Approximate Dimensions:
Height - 5.2cm
Width - 3.9cm
Weight - 28.1 grams
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All boxes are for display only, unless otherwise stated.
Please be aware there will be marks and wear commensurate with age (Please see photos).
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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