c. 1629 Spice Islands Wreck Spanish Coin Pendant | Handcrafted Sterling Silver Setting

This extraordinary Spanish silver "Piece of Eight" carries the spirit of adventure and empire. Minted in the famed Mexico City Mint under the reign of Philip IV, this eight reales coin once journeyed across oceans aboard a Dutch ship bound for the Far East, only to be lost in a shipwreck off the coast of Indonesia around 1629. On the obverse, the coin bears the crowned Habsburg coat of arms, a testament to Spanish power, with the denomination “8” clearly visible. The reverse features the rare “Florenzada” Cross, a flowered symbol used exclusively by the New World’s first mint, representing the union of Church and State. In its quadrants, you’ll find the lions of León and the castles of Castile, symbols of Queen Isabella's homeland. Set in solid sterling silver and approximately the size of a silver dollar, this 23.6-gram pendant is more than a piece of jewelry—it’s a relic of the high seas and a symbol of resilience. Wear it as a reminder of the mysteries and stories the ocean still ho