Worn Spanish Reale Coin Fragment – A Collector’s Shipwreck Artifact

This fragment of a Spanish Reale, minted as a Cob in Mexico, is part of the legendary 1715 Plate Fleet of Nueva España, which was tragically wrecked by a hurricane off the Florida coast in 1715.

Purchased by Wayne in 2001 at auctions in New York City while staying at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, this piece offers a unique connection to maritime treasure history.

Details:

• Weight: 0.48 grams

• The silver fragment is broken and well-worn, rendering it unreadable, though the original coin would have displayed the iconic Hapsburg Shield, a symbol of its Spanish heritage.

• Safely housed in a protective plastic container.

Additional Inclusions:

• A photocopy of the 1715 Fleet summary, dated 2001.

• A Certificate of Authenticity, complete with the item ID number (as seen in the image).

This rare silver fragment from the ill-fated 1715 Treasure Fleet is a remarkable addition for collectors, representing a tangible piece of history from one of the world's most famous shipwrecks.