El Cazador Shipwreck - 2 Reales - Dated 1779 - Mounted with 14K Skull and Crossbones.

Denomination: 2 Reales                                                                                                Date: 1779 Reign: Carlos III                                                                                                       Mint: Mexico Assayer: Joint Assayers  F.F.  Grade: NGC - 3636550-165 - Genuine  Mount:   14K Skull and Cross bones with Diamond eyes Description: Reverse: Between the Pillars of Hercules (Gibraltar) are the two crowned Hemispheres of this world. Obverse: Bears a traditional bust of the King. Inverted "F.M." 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 reliant on the arrival of Mexico-minted Spanish coins to help boost the economy. Charles III of Spain ordered Captain Gabriel de Campos y Pineda to sail the Spanish brig of war, El Cazador