Reaal van achten, geslagen te Lima, munt uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart 1686 - 1689

This silver coin, minted in Lima, Peru, between 1686 and 1689, is a "real" – the basic unit of currency in the Spanish Empire. The coin was salvaged from the wreck of the East India Company ship "Vliegend Hart." This silver coin is a testament to the vast trade network of the Dutch East India Company and the enduring impact of Spanish colonial power in South America. The coin's design features a cross on one side and a depiction of the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This silver coin, despite its small size, is a significant piece of maritime history.