How do I know if my Atocha coin is real?
Typically, they are clearly struck on both the obverse and reverse sides with the mintmark, assayer mark and denomination often all visible. Atocha coins are supplied with the original photo type Certificate of Authenticity.
What is a coin from the Atocha worth?
The last Atocha gold coin ever recovered was in 2001, and this is the 121st Atocha gold coin ever found on the Atocha site to date. Today’s value is estimated to be at least $98,000, even more, if it’s from a rare mint.
What does Atocha mean in English?
atocha. a·to·cha Feminine – Noun – Singular Plural: atochas. Translate “atocha” to English: esparto grass, feather grass, feathergrass.
Where is Atocha located?
When it sank, the Atocha was just 86 miles from Havana, Cuba. The valuable cargo demanded a salvage operation begin immediately. The Spanish authorities sent five ships to begin recovery efforts.
How are shipwreck coins graded?
NGC has established grading standards for shipwreck effect coins on an A, B, and C scale for the severity of surface problems resulting from exposure to saltwater, combined with a details grade to describe wear on the coin prior to saltwater exposure. Coins in the “B” category will have above-average eye appeal.
Where is the mint mark on an Atocha coin?
Typically, they are clearly struck on both the obverse and reverse sides with the mintmark, assayer mark and denomination often all visible. Atocha coins are supplied with the original photo type Certificate of Authenticity.
What kind of Bezel do you need for an Atocha coin?
Mount your Atocha coin in a 14k Gold Bezel. Grade 1-, a nice “as struck” coin with no signs of salt water corrosion, but with flatness on the cross side that obscures much of the cross details.
What kind of coin is a Grade 1?
Grade 1-, a nice “as struck” coin with no signs of salt water corrosion, but with flatness on the cross side that obscures much of the cross details. Because of the coin’s very heavy weight and large diameter, lots of legend is visible around the edge, including the full King’s ordinal III (Philip III) at the 5 o’clock position on the shield side.
What does the zoo 0 look like on the Atocha?
The right side of a second 0 is also visible to the right of the first which looks like “ZOO”. This is the second “ZOO” coin that we have seen from the Atocha. The shield side exhibits an exceptional deep struck shield with mint and assayer marks P and T at left and a nearly complete crown above.