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Tortugas Men's 2 Reale Replica Ring
Item #: 301601
This 2 Reale replica men's ring was inspired by a rough-hewn 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 2 Reale it replicates, this coin used in this ring is roughly the same size as today's nickel. Cast in fine .925 sterling silver and set in a 14-karat yellow gold band with elegantly ridged swirled shoulders, this regal piece of jewelry makes a timeless gift.
Ring Size: 10
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