Atocha Shipwreck (Sunk 1622) — Bolivia 4 Reales Silver Cob Mint: Potosí | Weight: 13.0 grams | Grade: 1 | COA & Flip by Mel Fisher | Coin No. 85A-154691

From the depths of the Caribbean, born of empire, conquest, and tragedy — this Bolivia 4 Reales silver cob was recovered from the legendary Nuestra Señora de Atocha, the most famous Spanish treasure galleon ever found.

Struck at the Potosí Mint in the early 17th century and lost to the sea in 1622, this silver piece once formed part of Spain’s vast colonial wealth — a shipment of immense treasure bound from the New World to the royal coffers of King Philip IV. Laden with tons of silver and gold, the Atocha sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys, taking nearly 260 souls and centuries of treasure lore with her.

This 4 Reales, preserved with a Mel Fisher Treasure COA and original flip, stands as a direct connection to that world-changing discovery — the fruit of Mel Fisher’s 16-year search, culminating in the Atocha’s historic recovery in 1985. Each coin like this is not just a relic, but a fragment of the Golden Age of Spain, hand-struck by colonial minters from the silver veins of Potosí’s Cerro Rico, the “mountain that eats men.”

Though time and sea have softened its surfaces, this coin retains remarkable character and presence — the bold, irregular planchet and natural toning echoing centuries beneath the waves. Every saltwater contour tells a story: of empire, faith, fortune, and the undying human drive to discover.

An authentic piece of maritime history — a tangible treasure from the 1622 Atocha Shipwreck, accompanied by official documentation from Mel Fisher’s expedition.xA10orRG A collector’s centerpiece, merging history, legend, and the unyielding allure of lost gold and silver.