Commodore Coins & Collectibles, Ltd.

For over three generations, we here at Commodore Coins & Collectibles have been avid collectors of a wide range of amazing rare coins, collectibles, and artifacts. Each piece we acquire has its own rich history which we want to share with you.

As a family owned and operated business, we strive to deliver the best customer experience possible. Whether it is Spanish Colonial gold and silver cobs, shipwreck treasure, ancient coins, armada chests, or anything in between, Commodore Coins & Collectibles is here to offer the best of the best.

We are always on the hunt for new and unique treasures of superb quality and rarity. So if you don’t see something you’re looking for, chances are we know where to find it!

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Treasure Blog

Deciphering the Doubloons of Seville

When Christopher Columbus discovered the New World and its vast resources, gold and silver became the life blood of the Spanish Empire. Each year, the Spanish treasure fleet, or “Flota de Indias” transported oil, wine, textiles, books and tools to the Spanish Colonies and on the return voyage, the fleet brought back gold, silver, copper,…

The Incredible Story of the El Mesuno Treasure

Beginning in the early 1500’s, Spanish conquistadores plundered the New World in search of gold, silver, emeralds, and other riches. As the Spanish colonized large swaths of the Americas, tales of unfathomable riches emerged. These stories fueled the fires of conquest, which initially reaped incredible wealth for the Spanish empire, but as time passed, the…

The Mystery of the Lucayan Beach Treasure!

In the summer of 1964, divers working off Lucayan Beach, Grand Bahama Island, found an unusual anchor on the seabed. This anchor lacked the usual cross arms which indicated that it came from an early vessel. The next day, the divers located two cannons, ballast stones and silver coins. The boat had grounded, it appeared,…

Rare British “Lima” Coins Commemorating Victories over the Spanish!

In 1745 and 1746, many British silver coin issues were minted with the word “LIMA” just below King George II’s portrait. This is a curious feature seeing as Lima, Peru was a colony owned by Spain at this time and King Philip V of Spain and King George II of England were at war. It…

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