1 Ounce Silver Atocha Shipwreck

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year
TypeBullion round
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionGaleon ship sailing with the name of the ship below it.
Obverse letteringTREASURE FROM THE FLEET OF THE GHOST GALEONS NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA `THE ATOCHA`
(Translation: Our Lady of Atocha)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMap of the waters around the U.S. state of Florida with a star where the ship was found. Weight, purity, and metal to the left of Florida. Date when the ship was lost and when it was found at the base.
Reverse letteringONE TROY OZ PURE SILVER FROM `THE ATOCHA` FLORIDA MARQUESAS KEYWEST THE TREASURE OF THE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE ATOCHA Lost September 5, 1622 Found July 20, 1985
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID2823580430
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