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Tortugas 1 Reale Replica Bracelet
Item #: 301626
This dazzling 1 Reale replica bracelet was inspired by an asymmetrical silver "cob" coin recovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration's founders during the first deep-ocean archeological excavation of a colonial Spanish shipwreck.
Research suggests the sunken ship discovered near Florida's Dry Tortugas was part of the 1622 "Tierra Firma" fleet bound for Spain with New World silver reales, also known as "cobs." These irregular-shaped pieces of silver were shaved from colonial silver bars, hand-hammered and crudely stamped with the Spanish seal and an assayer's mark.
Like the recovered 1 Reale they replicate, the eight coins used in this bracelet are slightly smaller than today's dime. Cast in fine .925 sterling silver, framed in 14-karat gold and fastened with a lobster claw clasp, this striking piece of jewelry makes a timeless gift.
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