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from Hollandia wreck
Spanish colonial pieces of eight like this one were struck at the Mexico City mint, and at other locations in the Americas. They were used in trade the world over. This particular piece was part of a shipment by the Dutch East India Company to its Far Eastern operation. The ship Hollandia was a "retour" vessel on its maiden voyage, sadly, with an inexperienced crew unable to cope with navigation during a storm. The 1743 wreck is located off the southwest coast of England. More about this on my website -- check my profile for the URL.
More coin history at www.valuable-coin-stories.com.
from Hollandia wreck
Spanish colonial pieces of eight like this one were struck at the Mexico City mint, and at other locations in the Americas. They were used in trade the world over. This particular piece was part of a shipment by the Dutch East India Company to its Far Eastern operation. The ship Hollandia was a "retour" vessel on its maiden voyage, sadly, with an inexperienced crew unable to cope with navigation during a storm. The 1743 wreck is located off the southwest coast of England. More about this on my website -- check my profile for the URL.
More coin history at www.valuable-coin-stories.com.