Reaal van achten, geslagen te Mexico, munt uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart 1716

This fragmented silver coin, dated 1716, is a piece of history salvaged from the wreck of the East India Company ship "Vliegend Hart" which sank off the coast of Mexico. While the artist remains anonymous, the coin's design provides insights into the maritime trade and economic systems of the 18th century. The coin's weathered surface speaks to the hardships of seafaring and its eventual discovery offers a glimpse into the past. The fragmented state of the coin, however, signifies the perils of the journey and the resilience of its story.