Atocha Coin
- Mel Fisher's Legendary Atocha - 1622 “TODAY’S THE DAY!” That was the phrase Mel Fisher used to tell his divers every day, while he led them on a search through the waters off Key West, Florida for the elusive Spanish galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha that had sank in a hurricane in 1622.
- Authentic Atocha & Margarita Coins Nuestra Senora de Atocha and her sister ship the Santa Margarita sailed from Havana to their final resting place at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Key West. An exciting adventure story of the search and discovery of what is proving to be the most fabulous treasure wreck of all time.
Every coin and emerald is accounted for with full documentation to support authenticity. NEW RELEASES We are working on a new custom jewelry line of authentic Atocha shipwreck coins in 2, 4 and 8 reales denominations set in 18kt gold bezels with diamonds. For 16 years they combed the ocean floor. Finally, in July of 1985, they found the Atocha.The coins resting within the sunken ship were mostly gold and silver and were minted between 1598 and 1621.
Atocha Treasure Coins
Atocha Treasure Coins specializes in the sales of authentic Atocha coins recovered by Mel Fisher from the Atocha shipwreck, a Spanish galleon lost off the Florida Keys during a hurricane in 1622. Over 160,000 shipwreck coins, mostly 8 reales issues or pieces of eight, were salvaged along with numerous other historical artifacts. We offer a large selection of coins in all grades and denominations, each accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity as issued by Mel's company, Treasure Salvors, Inc.
In addition to Atocha coin sales, the web site is rich with information on the history of the Atocha shipwreck and the Spanish treasure fleets. Also provided to assist the researcher of Spanish colonial coinage is a page dedicated to the design characteristics of shield type cobs, the coin type recovered from the Atocha.
Atocha Treasure Coins is the largest Internet based dealer of authentic Atocha coins in the central United States. In addition to sales, we also purchase coins. Please call or email at anytime for assistance with your purchase.
Atocha Coin Gold
RARE - Visit Atocha silver bars to view a beautiful class factor 1.0 Atocha silver bar weighing an impressive 1037.44 troy ounces.