1781 Mexico Silver 8 Reales El Cazador Shipwreck KM.106.2 - NGC Genuine Half Franc Mint Sculptor–Engraver Frank Gasparro

Mint Sculptor–Engraver Frank Gasparro

Eisenhower against a striped background with the 5-star insignia above their heads

Pleasingly toned roll of 1886 Morgans that were clearly put away together long ago

Size 9 1/4

1781 Mexico Silver 8 Reales El Cazador Shipwreck KM.106.2 - NGC Genuine Half Franc Mint Sculptor–Engraver Frank GasparroThe El Cazador (meaning The Hunter in English) was a Spanish brig that sank in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784. On 20 October 1783 Charles III of Spain sent her on a mission to bring much needed hard currency to the Spanish colony of Louisiana. The ship sailed to Veracruz, Mexico, where she was loaded with approximately 450,000 Spanish reales. KM# 106. 2 Denomination 8 Reales Country Mexico Government Spanish Colony Ruler Charles III Coinage Type Milled