1680 Potosi V Bolivia Silver 2 Reale Coin Vintage Custom 14k Yellow Gold Pendant

Custom set around 30-40 years ago in a handcrafted super thick and heavyweight 14k aged patina yellow gold bezel is this wonderful example of a 1680 silver Spanish 2 reale coin. This 1680 Potosi Bolivia 2 Reale represents Spanish colonial silver coinage from the famous Cerro Rico silver mines of Potosi, struck during the reign of Charles II. The coin bears the assayer mark "V" for Villa, who worked at the Potosi mint during this period, marking it as one of the earlier examples from this prolific South American mint that helped fuel the Spanish Empire's economy. The obverse displays the characteristic Spanish Habsburg coat of arms with the crowned shield, while the reverse features the traditional cross design with castles and lions in the quarters. The coin exhibits well-preserved details for the grade, with clear definition of the heraldic elements and readable legends despite the typical irregular shape common to early colonial cob coinage. Weighing in at a hefty total weight of 14.8g and measuring approximately 1.5” x 1.25” with a chunky double row bail with a large inner circumference of about 7.5mm that could fit a larger size necklace. Dating from a period where many of the Spanish shipwrecks went down this is a historical piece of pirates loot to treasure for centuries to come.

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