Nuestra Señora de Atocha - 2 Reales - Grade 1 - Assayer "D"( 1577-1588) - Lima Star - Extremely rare coin from the Atocha

Nuestra Señora de Atocha - 2 Reales - Grade 1 - Assayer "D"( 1577-1588) - Lima Star - Extremely rare coin from the Atocha

$21,000.00
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Denomination: 2 Reales Reign: Philip II Mint: Lima Assayer: "D" - Diego de la Torre (1577-1588) Weight: 6.20 g Date: Never Dated    Grade: 1 Mount:  14K gold (brushed).  6 white diamonds and 6 ocean blue diamonds accent the prongs and the bale.   Description:  This cob is known as a "Lima Star," and requires a very close look at the Mint Mark on the shield side of the coin. To the left of the shield appears a very small star, directly above the "D" Assayer’s mark. The Star commemorates the date the mint was founded, January 6, 1565, also known as the Christian Day of the Epiphany. The Star is known as “The Star of Magi”. Obverse: Bold shield with visible Mint and Assayer marks visible. Full Flan above the shield visible. Reverse: Bold center cross strike. Most of the legend is visible around the coin. Castles and Lions visible.  Historical note:  "Star of Lima". This coin was minted 34 to 45 years before the Atocha sank! These coins were authorized by the King to be used as currency i

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