TREASURE DOUBLOON 1645 Spanish Gold 2 Escudos Pendant Framed In 18Kt Yellow Gold

A rare treasure gold doubloon from the Spanish Empire.

This is an exceptional gold two-escudos doubloon coin from the Spanish Imperial period. Struck during the 17th century, between the 1621 and the 1665 under the kingdom of the king Philip III of Spain. This doubloon gold coin was struck with a gold purity of .921 parts of .999 (22 karats) and have an average weight of 6.87 grams. It is mounted in a heavy and bold custom-made frame, masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and fitted on top with a 10mm round bale to wear in a chain or a bracelet.

King Philip III

The coin is perfectly struck, almost round with outstanding sharp details. The cross of Jerusalem and the Spanish coat of arms with four Fleurs De Lys are complete, well centered and fully visible.

Weight: The frame mounting and the coin together is 18.95 grams, (12.15 Dwt.).

Measures: 38 mm by 27 mm, (1.50 x 1.06 Inches). 

Hallmarks: The frame is stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark (for Michael’s Treasure Coins of Key West), the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows; "Crowned MM 18KT"

Doubloon

These types of coins were totally struck one by one, in gold or silver, they are commonly named as cobs. Gold doubloons are very rare to locate and mostly all specimens known were rescued from Spanish and pirate’s shipwrecks. The most famous recovered treasures are from the shipwrecks of the Atocha Galleon in 1622, the Concepcion Galleon and the 1715-Fleet, outside the Florida coasts. This coin is in perfect condition with no solder marks, fully problem free and in numismatic collectible quality. The authenticity is fully guaranteed. The term doubloon, came from the word double, in this case for two escudos. By other part the term piece of eight, commonly see in the pirate’s legends and sea adventures, refer to a silver piece of 8 Reales or to a gold 8 escudos (four doubloons) as a comparison 1/2 escudo have the equivalent of a 8 Reales piece or to one Dollar from the period. each real have the equivalent value of 12.5 cents.

Spanish Galleon Sinking

Collateral: This Spanish gold Doubloon framed coin is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box 

Condition: The overall condition of this Spanish gold Doubloon is excellent, with no traces of wear. There is no damage to the gold and all parts are secured in the settings. This coin was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P101725TNAE/.4555