Reaal van achten, geslagen te Mexico, munt uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart 1732

This silver coin, minted in Mexico in 1732, is a "real" (or "royal") from the wreckage of the Dutch East India Company ship 't Vliegend Hart. The coin features a central design of the Spanish coat of arms, which was used for the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This type of coin is a fascinating historical artifact, as it reveals insights into trade routes and the economies of colonial empires, highlighting the global reach of the Dutch East India Company in the 18th century.