{"product_id":"spanish-colonial-2-reales-treasure-coin-pendant-dated-1748","title":"Spanish Pirate Coin Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis unique pendant features a genuine Spanish colonial silver \"cob\" coin, minted in 1748 in Potosí, Bolivia—then part of the Spanish Empire. Struck from silver mined in the rich Potosí mountain deposits, these cobs were hand-cut to standard weight and roughly hammered between dies. Their irregular shape made them distinct, functional, and historically rich.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe obverse of this 2 Reales coin displays the date \u003cem\u003e1748\u003c\/em\u003e alongside the denomination “2”, while the reverse features the Jerusalem-style cross of Castile and León. These coins were central to Spanish trade and are famously linked to shipwrecks, treasure chests, and the pirate era. Many such pieces were recovered in the 20th century by American salvage divers and transformed into wearable jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis coin has been mounted in a solid 14K gold pendant setting, likely in the 1970s, and bears both a 14K and \"USA\" hallmark. The bail is generous, allowing it to be worn on a thick chain (internal diameter of 6mm).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOne for lovers of maritime history, numismatics, and swashbuckling tales of the high seas.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.35 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14K, USA\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin has a small piercing in one corner (historical), otherwise excellent\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48652655755572,"sku":"1017810092","price":1772.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5051_2058868.jpg?v=1751364521","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/nl-be\/products\/spanish-colonial-2-reales-treasure-coin-pendant-dated-1748","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}