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

This worn fragment of a Spanish Reale, minted as a Cob in Mexico, comes from the infamous 1715 Plate Fleet of Nueva España, which was destroyed by a hurricane off the Florida coast in 1715.

Purchased by Wayne in 2001 at auctions in New York City while staying at the iconic Roosevelt Hotel, this artifact offers collectors a tangible piece of maritime history.

Details:

• Weight: 0.44 grams

• The silver fragment is broken, heavily worn, and unreadable, but the original coin would have featured the renowned Hapsburg Shield, a hallmark of Spanish colonial coinage.

• Encased in a secure plastic container for preservation.

Additional Inclusions:

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

• A Certificate of Authenticity, including the item ID number (as shown in the image).

This rare fragment of pure silver from the ill-fated 1715 Treasure Fleet is a must-have for collectors, offering a direct connection to one of the most legendary shipwrecks in history.