Atocha coin

[mizzy929]

Hello

I have a Atocha coin which I have had for many years, and I’m wondering if it is genuine and what the value may be. It’s in an 18 karat gold, heavy bezel, with a anchor on the bail any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

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[Mackaydon]

If it's real and from the Atocha, you'll need a Cert.of Authenticity to prove it.
Don in SoCal

 

[mizzy929]

Thanks Don any idea how I would go about getting that?

 

[pepperj]

Could you take photo #3 over again please.
The toning/lighting is off.

 

[Mackaydon]

To get the CoA (if one exists), you'd have to backtrack to (perhaps) the original source.
I believe each Atocha CoA contains a pic of the coin.
Be aware that Atocha replicas (repos) proliferate the market.
Don in SoCal

 

[mizzy929]

Could you take photo #3 over again please.
The toning/lighting is off.

 

[SD51]

Thanks Don any idea how I would go about getting that?

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[mizzy929]

Contact these folks, they will know...

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Thanks!

 

[mizzy929]

Contact these folks, they will know...

Authentic Atocha & Margarita Coins

On September 6, 1622, the heavily laden treasure galleon of King Philip IV’s Tierra Firme Fleet struck a reef and sank in a raging storm near the Florida Keys. All attempts to locate the shipwreck failed until the location of the primary cultural deposit was made by Mel Fisher's salvage crew on...

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They were of no help. Without a certificate they’re useless.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

They were of no help. Without a certificate they’re useless.

Have you compared your coin with others offered for sale on the Internets? These coins are unique - if two are identical, they are copies.

 

[jfreakofkorn]

how long ago did you buy this coin ?

 

[ARC]

Ok.....
It... IMO... is real.
And if from Atocha will have either a "ATC" ... OR.... "TSI" mark.
Its very hard for me to see in the bezel to see if marked.

 

[Mackaydon]

redstar,
As a reminder to the Rules, to sell on TNet you need to be a Charter Member or a Sponsor--just saying.
Don in SoCal

 

[ARC]

Ok.....
It... IMO... is real.
And if from Atocha will have either a "ATC" ... OR.... "TSI" mark.
Its very hard for me to see in the bezel to see if marked.

Also....
The deference between the ATC and TSI mark indicates if it was a remake from bars OR a find.

IMO this is a find and it could have been from anyone anywhere who found a real coin and had it bezeled... remember many of these have floated all over the world... not just on ships.

 

[ARC]

Sorry about my late response.

 

[redstar]

redstar,
As a reminder to the Rules, to sell on TNet you need to be a Charter Member or a Sponsor--just saying.
Don in SoCal

Did not know that.