1783-FF Mexico Silver 2 Reales El Cazador Shipwreck KM.88.2 - NGC Genuine

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The 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.

Specifications
Composition: Silver Fineness: 0.9030 Weight: 6.7700g ASW: 0.1965oz
Design
Obverse: Armored bust of Charles III, right Obverse Legend: CAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • Reverse: Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner, normal initials and mint mark Reverse Legend: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • ...
Notes
Ruler: Charles III Note: Mint mark M, Mo.

Tags: Certified Collectible Coins & Currency Mexico Silver World Coin World Coins

Type: World Coins

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