1622 ATOCHA HISPANIA .999 SILVER MEDAL / SILVER FROM THE ATOCHE SHIP WRECK 1135

Description: "SCARCE" MEXICO NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA HISPANIA 1622 .999 SILVER WORLD MEDAL WEIGHT: 16g FOR SALE IS A .999 SILVER ROUND MEDAL MADE FROM ACTUAL ATOCHA SILVER FOUND FROM THE 1622 ATOCHA SHIP WRECK. THE SILVER IN THIS MEDAL SAT INSIDE OF THE ATOCHA WRECKAGE AT THE OCEAN BOTTOM IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN FOR MORE THAN 360 YEARS, UNTIL IT WAS DISCOVERED IN THE SUMMER OF 1985. Mel Fisher began his search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Seora de Atocha in 1971. After years of searching and legal battles, his team struck gold in 1985. It was then that they discovered the Atocha shipwreck, one of the largest finds of its kind, with an estimated value of over $400 million. The History Of The Nuestra Seora De Atocha The Nuestra Seora de Atocha was part of a Spanish galleon that sailed from Havana, Cuba, to Spain in 1622. Considered one of the wealthiest cargos of its time, the ship was carrying a vast treasure of gold, silver, and other valuable cargo. However, the Atocha and its sister ship, the Santa Margarita, encountered a hurricane near the Florida Keysand sank. For more than 300 years, the Atocha lay at the bottom of the ocean in the Florida Straits. Mel Fishers dedication to finding the Atocha brought its treasures back to life after several years of searching and numerous setbacks in 1985. The team spent several years recovering the treasure and artifacts, which are now on display in the museum, The discovery of the Atocha and the subsequent recovery of its treasure was one of the greatest in history and had a significant impact on the field of maritime archaeology and treasure hunting.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Pueblo, Colorado

End Time: 2024-02-28T06:35:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.15 USD