Are the Atocha coins minted from the haul? Back in the 80's sometime, while Fisher was in court about the ownership of the salvaged goodies, I visited a "museum" in Key West where it was all on display. The museum was a small Key West wood framed house. I remember large silver bars just stacked 5-6 high all around the perimeter. Nice picture from a P&S
Awesome collection there Hepkitty. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one from the wreck awhile after it was discovered. Might just pick up a few of the new minted cobs as well they are stunning. Here's a link to the atocha coin I posted on the forum awhile ago if you want to have a look... http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-51832-atocha-8-reale-silver-coin-circa-1622.html
I think part of the problem with the 1622 Atocha cobs is the price-point. Was a bit hesitant in paying what I did (at the low end of the range).. Even though they're really cool. Moonlight Mint is never cheap, sadly. Still glad I got mine. The 2R -- from St. Augustine? If so, I just got my Potosi 8R & 1715 8R in today.. And WOW! Took a while, but it was a custom order. Will have to do a review later.. But very impressed! Is the cross from there, as well? Sort of looks like it would be.. EDIT: Just noticed that your 2R are identical. I guess *not* from St. Augustine!
Hello Cat Bandit... I love the 1622 Cobs and am working on filling a small treasure chest full of them. I have around 15 or so..... the 2R's are cheap pueter wannabe's that I often purposely throw on the ground at various ghost towns and old Spanish settlements that I often visit. I Photograph ghost towns and do a lot of ghost town hunting. I have a large order in the works from Ryan, 25 pieces I believe, and the #8 coin struck from the 1715 die set. Since my order is somewhat large it is taking time and that is killing me. I am debating on the 1/10 oz Gold pieces, I think I might jump in for 10 but I wonder if and when the time might come to sell how hard the gold might be. I don't buy any of these pieces to sell them however that is still a consideration for me. When these pieces come in I will share some images. the Cross was found in the ghost town of Shakespeare New Mexico.
Ah, thanks for the info. #8 of the 1715? I've got lower.. Didn't realize it was so early into the series! I've read the website, and watched the videos.. It's amazing how much work goes into these things. And then I get them in, and find out there's even more involved! Really nice job, from start to finish. Yeah, the wait was killing me, too. And I didn't order that many, heh. Was getting a little worried, as it was my 1st. Certainly won't be my last, though. Those sharp strikes look hot! Yeah, Ryan's definitely a cool (and talented!) guy.. How did you originally come across his work? I mainly found it while searching on YouTube for those 1622 / 1715 Moonlight Mint replicas a few weeks back, and stumbled upon his videos. I think I heard the Saint Augustine Mint name in passing a while back, too, but never really looked into it at the time. Anyway, definitely a fan! And I don't want to publicly say what's coming down the pike, but from the sounds of it, I definitely want to pick up a couple.
Hi Gatito Bandito, Do you mind sharing some links? Cheers! EDIT: just seen the other subject including links. Sorry, post can be deleted
