Wear authentic treasure from the São José shipwreck! 

• Authentic 4 Reales cob coins from the São José shipwreck are certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and are accompanied by a high-resolution photo Certificate of Authenticity and history brochure.
• Each authentic coin is hand-set with double prongs in a .925 fine sterling silver bezel.
• These jewelry quality cob coins are a select group from Old and New World mints and contain some portions of their original physical attributes!

Bound for Goa, the São José was the almiranta of a fleet that left Lisbon in 1622, transporting a royal treasure for the Portuguese Empire. Also on board was Francisco da Gama, great grandson of famed Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who was on his way to reign at his post as Viceroy of India.  Attacked by Dutch and British ships, the São José fought valiantly, but met her demise on a reef off the coast of Mozambique.

After almost 400 years, the São José was discovered. The shipwreck yielded a rare treasure, representing an exceptional collection of 4 & 8 Reales cob coins from Old and New world mints with a variety of dates and denominations -- the stunning remains of royal treasure once bound for India.  These incredible coins, four bronze cannon and small glass trade beads were archaeologically excavated by Arqueonautas Worldwide and are presented by Odyssey Marine Exploration.