El Cazador Shipwreck - 1/2 Reales - Dated 1783 - Grade Mint - 14K gold mounted ear rings

"The Shipwreck that changed the world" This is a two coin set Denomination: 1/2 Reales                                                                                              Date: 1783, 1783 Reign: Carlos III                                                                                                             Mint: Mexico Assayer:  F.F. / F.F Weight: 1.4 gm / 1.4 gm Grade: Mint Mount: 14K gold ear rings Description: Spanish Cob from the wreck of the El Cazador.  Obverse: Legend (Carolus III – DEI GRATIA). Translation: “By the grace of god”. Bust of Carolus III facing left. Reverse: Shield between two Pillars (Pillars of Hercules). Legend: (HISPAN ET IND REX). Translation: “By the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies”. History: Sometimes called "The Shipwreck That Changed the World," the story of the ill-fated El Cazador really speaks volumes about early American History. In the 1770's, the Spanish controlled Louisiana Territory's economy was failing, and was heavily r