1783 Spanish Half Reale Mexico, Silver - XF - 1783 Spanish Silver Colonial Coin 1783 1/2 Reale, Pirate Coins, 1700s Shipwreck Coin

All of our coins are authentic. We have many decades of experience and equipment to test our coins authenticity and composition. Trust is the TreasureHunterCo. brand. Discover a piece of history with this authentic Spanish coin, possibly recovered from the legendary El Cazador shipwreck. Crafted from silver, this coin bears the marks of time and oceanic depths, making it a tangible link to a bygone era. The coin's design, featuring intricate Spanish motifs, speaks volumes about its heritage and the maritime adventures it endured. The El Cazador Shipwreck:El Cazador, meaning "The Hunter" in Spanish, met its tragic fate in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784, carrying a precious cargo of silver coins destined for the New World. Lost to the sea for over two centuries, its rediscovery in the early 21st century sparked renewed interest in maritime archaeology and the historical trade routes of the Spanish Empire. The recovery of these coins shed light on the economic ties and challenges faced during