Mexico 1740 Silver 4 Reales Hollandia Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant

Mexico 1740 Silver 4 Reales Hollandia Shipwreck Treasure Coin Pendant

Rare

.917 Silver

Coin weight approx 13.5 g

Coin diameter approx 33 mm

Whole item with mount and chain weight 22.5 g

The silver mount is inscribed “TREASURE FROM HOLLANDIA SUNK 1743 Sterling Silver”

As shown and supplied in box.

The VOC Hollandia was a Dutch East India Company ship that met a tragic fate in 1743. Having departed from the Netherlands, the Hollandia was part of a fleet bound for the Far East, carrying valuable cargo and passengers. As she navigated through treacherous waters near the Isles of Scilly, disaster struck. Due to a navigational error, the ship collided with rocks and sank, leading to the loss of all 276 people on board.

The wreck was later discovered in 1971, offering a glimpse into the maritime history of the 18th century and the perilous journeys undertaken by trading vessels of the era. This coin is one of the “Pieces of Four” recovered from the wreck.