El Cazador Shipwreck - 2 Reales - Dated 1776 - Presented in a 14K gold skull and cross bones

Denomination: 2 Reales                                                                                                Date: 1776 Reign: Carlos III                                                                                                       Mint: Mexico Weight: 6.01 gm Assayer: Joint Assayers  F.M.  Grade: NGC - 363550-178 - Genuine  Mount: 14K Skull and crossbones - with Ruby eyes  Description: Reverse:Legend reads "HISPAN. ET IND. REX. Translation - "King of Spain and the Indies. Pillars flanking crowned Coat-of-Arms.Obverse: Bust of the King acing right.  Legend reads "CAROLUS. III. DEI. GRATIA".  Translation -" Carolus III, by the grace of God.  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.