1740 Shipwreck Silver 8 Reales Coin – Hollandia Wreck – Spanish Piece of Eight with Certificate – Authentic Maritime Artifact
$500.00
✅ Genuine Shipwreck Coin from 1740
✅ Recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman Hollandia
✅ Includes Certificate of Origin (#2457)
✅ Spanish Colonial 8 Reales – “Piece of Eight”
✅ Struck in Silver, Worn but Detailed
✅ Historic Motto “VTRAQUE VNUM” (Both Are One)
✅ Discovered off the Isles of Scilly in 1971
✅ Signed by Rex Cowan & Lt. Cdr. Jack Gayton (Ret.)
Own a tangible piece of maritime and colonial history! This silver 8 Reales coin, also known as a Spanish "Piece of Eight", was recovered from the wreck of the Hollandia—a Dutch East India Company ship that sank in 1743 en route from Amsterdam to Batavia.
This specific coin bears the date 1740 and shows classic Spanish colonial designs including the crowned Pillars of Hercules and royal shield. The coin comes with a numbered Certificate of Origin (No. 2457) signed by the expedition leaders who discovered the wreck in 1971.
This is more than a coin—it's a piece of global trade history, perfect for collectors, history buffs, and those who appreciate unique nautical artifacts.
📦 Included:
✔️1740 Silver 8 Reales Coin (worn, but clearly shipwreck-recovered)
✔️Certificate of Origin (#2457), signed by divers
🧭 Wreck Info:
✔️Ship: Hollandia (Dutch East India Company)
✔️Sank: July 1743 near Isles of Scilly
✔️Cargo: Silver for Far East trade
✔️Recovery: 1971 by diving team led by Rex Cowan
🎁 Makes a unique gift or heirloom item!
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