1784 El Cazador Spanish Galleon Shipwreck Silver Bust 1738 Pillar 1/2 Reales

Description: Thank you for viewing our listings. This listing is for a great coin with incredible history from the Shipwreck of the El Cazador. The condition of these coins varies but would make great display pieces. This auction is for the following: 1738 dated 1/2 Real - this is one of the earliest dates known from the wreck and a very rare coin! The El Cazador set sail from Vera Cruz, Mexico for New Orleans on January 11, 1784. She was carrying thousands of silver coins to stimulate the Spanish holdings in the New World. After a month at sea, the El Cazador sank in the Gulf of Mexico (just 50 miles south of New Orleans), taking with it, the precious cargo and hundreds of lives. This was a disastrous blow for Spain. It could not produce enough silver coins to stabilize the economy in New Orleans. Sixteen years later, in 1800, Spain agreed to cede Louisiana back to France. Three short years later, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 3 cents an acre. This purchase doubled the size of our nation. The history behind this coin is amazing and it would be a fantastic addition to a coin collection. The set pictured, is the exact set that you will receive. We will be listing more coins and currency over the next few weeks. Please be sure to check back often. This auction will be shipped via USPS First Class with Tracking and is limited to U.S. Residents. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We do offer combined shipping at the rate of the first item at full price and $1.50 per item after that, as long as all items are paid for at one time. This reduces our fees and we are able to pass the savings along. In order to take advantage of this offer, we ask that purchases are limited to 3 days or to contact us if you will need more

Price: 180 USD

Location: Rolla, Missouri

End Time: 2024-10-20T15:21:09.000Z

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