BOLIVIA — Potosí Mint | Philip III | Cob 2 Reales | Assayer RL (Curved Leg) Grade 1 | 6.44g

A spectacular survivor of the Atocha, the legendary treasure galleon of the 1622 Fleet, this Potosí 2 Reales of Philip III is a shining testament to both Old-World empire and New-World peril. Struck in the shadow of the Andes under the famed assayer RL (Curved Leg)—a coveted and instantly recognizable signature in the cob series—this broad, impressive flan radiates authenticity, drama, and unmistakable shipwreck charisma.

Despite more than three centuries beneath the sea, this piece emerges as a rare Grade 1, practically corrosion-free, an extraordinary state for Atocha silver. Brightly cleaned to reveal its original artistry, the coin displays a sharply defined and unusually narrow shield, paired with a full, doubled cross that captures the raw, hammered energy of Potosí minting. Encircling it all is a remarkably legible legend with the full PHILIPVS III, complete with the charming backwards “S,” a delightful reminder of the human hand behind every strike.

This treasure is accompanied by its original Mel Fisher tag and photo-certificate (#86A-132549-1), offering ironclad provenance from the world’s most storied shipwreck recovery.

Recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, lost in the catastrophic hurricane of 1622 west of Key West, Florida, this coin represents the pinnacle of shipwreck collecting. Every Atocha piece carries the weight of tragedy, empire, and the relentless passion of Mel Fisher’s search—but a Grade 1 cob with this level of bold detail is a true standout, the kind that electrifies even the most seasoned connoisseurs.

A silver relic that crossed oceans, served a king, sank with a fleet, slept beneath the sea for centuries, and now emerges in dazzling form.#13xcbez,se A remarkable Atocha trophy—rich in history, presence, and pure treasure allure.