Worn Spanish Reale Coin Fragment – A Collector's Shipwreck Treasure

This worn fragment of a Spanish Reale, minted as a Cob in Mexico, was part of the legendary 1715 Plate Fleet of Nueva España, a fleet that met its fate in a hurricane off the Florida coastline in 1715.

Acquired by Wayne at auctions in New York City in 2001 while staying at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, this piece carries not only a rich maritime history but also a story of discovery.

Details:

• Weight: 0.71 grams

• The silver fragment is broken, well-worn, and unreadable, but the original coin would have featured the iconic Hapsburg Shield, a hallmark of its era.

• Safely housed in a plastic container for protection.

Additional Inclusions:

• A photocopy of the 1715 Fleet summary, as provided in 2001.

• A Certificate of Authenticity with the item ID number (shown in the image).

This fragment of pure silver from the famed 1715 Treasure Fleet offers collectors a tangible connection to one of history's most storied shipwrecks. A true piece of maritime heritage!