El Cazador Shipwreck - 2 Reales - Dated 1778 - Mounted in 14K gold skull & Crossbones

Denomination: 2 Reales                                                                                                Date: 1778 Reign: Carlos III                                                                                                       Mint: Mexico Assayer: Joint Assayers  F.F.  Grade: NGC - 3636550-174 - Genuine  Mount: 14K gold skull and crossbones. Emerald accented 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." 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 (The