Reaal van achten, geslagen te Mexico, munt uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart 1730

This is a silver coin, a "Reaal van achten," minted in Mexico in 1730. Nicolas de Roxes, the artist who designed this piece, incorporated a crown with the number "8" into the design, indicating its value, known as a "piece of eight" which was often used in trade. The coin, likely salvaged from the shipwreck of the Dutch East India Company ship "Vliegend Hart," offers a glimpse into the history of trade and exploration. This piece is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time and is a historical artifact, as it was once a medium of exchange.