British Princess Louisa Shipwreck Treasure Coin Silver Money Clip

SOLD #6189 Princess Louisa Shipwreck 2 Reales Money Clip; Please Explore Our Money Clips For Similar Items.

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Denomination: Spanish 2 Reales, Dated 1738
Mint: Lima, Peru
Monarch: Philip V
Assayer: Fernando Negron
Silver Coin in 14k Gold Bezel on Sterling Silver Money Clip.
Money Clip Size: W 22mm X H 50mm, Framed Coin Size: Approx. 23mm Diameter, Weight 23g

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Description:
Original Princess Louisa shipwreck certificate also included. This Spanish hand struck silver cob coin was salvaged from the British treasure ship, The Princess Louisa. With two decks and three masts, it was one of the largest in the English fleet, built for graceful speed. Captain John Pinson with a crew of 100, set on a fourth voyage to Bombay and Persia in March 1743 for trade of silk and spices in the Far East. On April 18th, 1743 The Princess Louisa was lost after striking a reef off the Isle of May in the Cape Verde Island chain. As part of her cargo, she carried 20 chests of Spanish coins. An effort to salvage the shipwreck in 1744 was unsuccessful as were numerous later attempts. Her treasure lie undiscovered for over 255 years until a 1998-1999 salvage expedition.