Coin Number: 85A-189019
Atocha 8 Reale Coin – Grade 3 – Certified Authentic
Own a tangible piece of legendary shipwreck history with this exceptionally rare 8 Reale silver coin from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, salvaged from the depths of the ocean by Mel Fisher’s famed team of treasure hunters. This authentic Spanish colonial coin--graded 3 but bordering on a Grade 2 in detail and quality—comes complete with a Mel Fisher-signed Certificate of Authenticity, the original Treasure Salvors Inc. flip, and rich historical provenance.
Coin Highlights:

• Reign: Philip III
• Mint: Potosi, in present-day Bolivia
• Weight: 16.70 grams
• Dimensions: Approx. 38mm x 38mm x 2mm
• Assayer: Not visible
• Date Reference: #77747
• Grade: 3 – but strikingly well-preserved and detailed

Both the Habsburg Shield and the Potosi mint mark are boldly visible on the obverse, while the reverse showcases crisp Castles and Lions, unusually well-defined for a Grade 3 coin. Thick, hefty, and handsomely struck, this early-recovered piece is a standout example of Spanish colonial coinage.
Historical Significance:

• Recovered: December 31, 1985
• Certified: September 15, 1986
• Listed in the Mel Fisher Artifacts Research Logs
• Treasure Salvors, Inc. seal visible on COA

Struck at the Potosi Mint—once referred to as a “mountain of silver” and responsible for nearly 60% of all New World silver output—this coin is not just a collector’s piece; it’s a treasure trove of economic, maritime, and colonial history.
This is a museum-quality artifact with an unbeatable origin story—ideal for serious collectors, numismatic scholars, or anyone captivated by the mystique of sunken treasure.x