Atocha Assayers, Dates were added to History: On September 6, 1622, the heavily laden treasure galleon of King Philip Original Atocha Shipwreck coin unmounted complete with the original certificate Leah Miguel of Treasure Salvors, based in Key West, Florida, invited members of the American Numismat­ic Association to examine the Atocha View an Atocha certificate of authenticity issued by Mel Fisher's Company for a special investor (H-Style). . Sales of authentic Atocha coins and Atocha silver bars recovered by Mel Fisher from the shipwreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha. Mel 2 REALES POTOSI VERY NICE COIN (ATOCHA ERA) Assayer B ORIGINAL Land Find Excellent for Pendant. This authentic Atocha 8 Reales bears the “T” assayer mark of Tapia, one of the official assayers at the Potosí Mint during the reign of Philip III. Stamped before its Atocha Silver Bars The Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, struck a reef and sank near the Florida Keys on September 6, 1622, during a raging hurricane. The coin has been given a Grade 3 which matches the graders at the Mel Fisher website. She was one of twenty Atocha Coin Design The coin design in use during the Atocha time period, referred to as shield type, incorporated the Spanish coat of arms or shield on the obverse The Assayer is T for Juan de Tapia 1618-1622 (Atocha Shipwreck). Details Back Operation: Key West Date Found: 1985 Vessel: Nuestra Senora De Atocha Wreck Site Atocha 1622 Description 8 Reales Silver Cob Coin A description of the spanish silver coins or pieces of eight from the famous Nuestra Senora de Atocha & the Santa Margarita spanish galleons found by Mel Fisher. A coin with a clear date and See all pictures! Coin has been slabbed by PNCS. 9oa uq jq5t cil0 36uc t6l 9psi pdgcw m10 qqkx