Golden "GRAT"
About a week or so ago long time historical shipwreck salvor Captain Mike Perna and crew working aboard the M/V Mighty Mo found a beautiful 8 Escudo gold coin. Minted in Mexico City in 1714 or 1715 this type of gold coin was first identified by Mel Fisher and his Treasure Salvors team in the mid-1960's and was referenced as a die 9. It has since become more commonly known as a "Grat" coin. This Mexico City specimen was dated on the cross side rather than the more common shiel
