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chopperboy · 8 September 2008, 07:47 AM

Just Took A Quick Picture Of My Sea-Dweller & My Atocha Coin. Such A Great Combination.

The Atocha (A Spanish Galleon) sunk during a hurricane off Key West in 1633. Mel Fisher, who was a treasure hunter searched for years, and in 1985 found the Atocha and the mother load of treasure.

Prior to finding the sunken treasure, Mel Fisher was out of money and reached our to people as investors to help fund his dream of finding the Atocha.

My father met Mel Fisher, and scuba dived with him many years before Mel Fisher started looking for the Atocha. My mom & dad (School teachers, raising four childred) agreed to give Mel Fisher $5,000 dollars as investors, and in return, Mel Fisher agreed to pay them back 200% of their investment, if any treasures were found. Subsequently, treasure was found, and, my parents were re-paid their investment with Atocha treasure coins, not money.

My dad gave each of us children an Atocha coins, and sold the other to a broker, and ended up make close to $20,000 dollars.

Though I would share this short story……………

Dalton · 8 September 2008, 07:55 AM

very interesting story and even more interesting is the journey those coins have taken.

Goodwatch · 8 September 2008, 07:56 AM

A great story! The coin is a beautiful and historical piece (I dabbled a bit in coins myself) and must never leave your side. And what is that beside it? Ah yes, one of the best sports watches Rolex have ever made, courtesy to Comex!

motohead · 8 September 2008, 07:57 AM

Very cool coin! Oh, and the SD isn't bad either ;)

toph · 8 September 2008, 07:58 AM

great story!! thats real treasure for you!!

Incurable · 8 September 2008, 08:07 AM

Wonderful story and legacy...

pilfilr · 8 September 2008, 08:12 AM

Mel was a dreamer. My grandparents knew him well and also bought "stock". THey got lots of coins, cannon balls, one gold bar, and a few emeralds over the years. I was fortunate myself to pick-up a gold coin from his later hunting from the "Plate wreck" off of Vero and Wabasso beach. I have seen many local divers go belly-up and pawn their shares. I have seen some treasures that marvel the Fisher museum just pop out of sacks. Interesting times. Cheers.

8 September 2008, 07:47 AM	#1
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Sea-Dweller & Atocha Coin Just Took A Quick Picture Of My Sea-Dweller & My Atocha Coin. Such A Great Combination. The Atocha (A Spanish Galleon) sunk during a hurricane off Key West in 1633. Mel Fisher, who was a treasure hunter searched for years, and in 1985 found the Atocha and the mother load of treasure. Prior to finding the sunken treasure, Mel Fisher was out of money and reached our to people as investors to help fund his dream of finding the Atocha. My father met Mel Fisher, and scuba dived with him many years before Mel Fisher started looking for the Atocha. My mom & dad (School teachers, raising four childred) agreed to give Mel Fisher $5,000 dollars as investors, and in return, Mel Fisher agreed to pay them back 200% of their investment, if any treasures were found. Subsequently, treasure was found, and, my parents were re-paid their investment with Atocha treasure coins, not money. My dad gave each of us children an Atocha coins, and sold the other to a broker, and ended up make close to $20,000 dollars. Though I would share this short story…………… __________________

8 September 2008, 07:56 AM	#3
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	A great story! The coin is a beautiful and historical piece (I dabbled a bit in coins myself) and must never leave your side. And what is that beside it? Ah yes, one of the best sports watches Rolex have ever made, courtesy to Comex! __________________ Member# 127

8 September 2008, 07:58 AM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great story!! thats real treasure for you!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 September 2008, 08:07 AM	#6
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Wonderful story and legacy... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

8 September 2008, 08:12 AM	#7
pilfilr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 138	Mel was a dreamer. My grandparents knew him well and also bought "stock". THey got lots of coins, cannon balls, one gold bar, and a few emeralds over the years. I was fortunate myself to pick-up a gold coin from his later hunting from the "Plate wreck" off of Vero and Wabasso beach. I have seen many local divers go belly-up and pawn their shares. I have seen some treasures that marvel the Fisher museum just pop out of sacks. Interesting times. Cheers. __________________ Just keep the wings level...I'll be right back! DEEPSEA "M", TT SUB Serti Champagne "F", GMT II "COKE" "F" (currently wearing a Pepsi), TT DJ CHAMPAGNE BATTON "P", TT BREITLING CROSSWIND, SS Ceramic Sub (Black), Panerai 288 Radiomir.

8 September 2008, 07:55 AM	#2
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	very interesting story and even more interesting is the journey those coins have taken.

8 September 2008, 07:57 AM	#4
motohead Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 17	Very cool coin! Oh, and the SD isn't bad either ;)

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