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Mexican mint 'Pillar dollar' - piece of eight
A spanish empire - Mexico - Charles 1V,  eight Reale or pillar dollar.
Otherwise known as 'Pieces of Eight' pirate currency. These coins were easily divided into 8 pieces and used to trade with.
To the front of the coin the unmistakeable pillars flanking crests and headed by a crown. To the reverse 'CAROLUS 1111' and dated '1794'.
Diameter 39mm.
 

    Mexican mint 'Pillar dollar' - piece of eight

    SKU: 3498
    £325.00Price
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