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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The 1733 Saint Martin’s Funeral Token

When it comes to Memento Mori tokens, few can compare with the iconic images displayed on the rare 1733 Saint Martin’s variety. Known in Dutch as a Begrafenisloodje (Funeral lead), this token was used as payment for funeral expenses at the Church of Saint Martin located in the historic Wyck district of the city of…

Doubloons of Cartagena – The First Gold Coins Minted in the Americas

In 1499, the Spanish explorer and conquistador Alonso de Ojeda set sail along the Northern coast of South America, landing at Cabo de la Vela marking the discovery of what is now Colombia. Ojeda led the expedition, commissioned by the Spanish Crown, and was accompanied by Juan de la Cosa (a skilled cartographer) and Amerigo…

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…

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