Spanish Empire, Cut Piece of a Silver 8 Reales Coin, “Piece of Eight” – c. 1600s – Spanish Empire Free Shipping For Sale

Includes glass top leatherette display box.

• Origin: New Spain (Spanish Empire)
• Date: c. 1600s
• Denomination: Cut piece of an 8 reales coin, known as a “Piece of Eight”
• Size: 15mm, 4.34g
• Notes: The Spanish 8 reales coin was nicknamed a “Piece of Eight,” due to its ability to be cut into 8 smaller pieces to form pocket change. These coins and their cut pieces circulated all around the world due to their high silver purity, making them a favorite among merchants as far away as China and Japan.

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