Durham Treasure Coins
1770 1/2 Real from the El Cazador

Owner Comments:

This is a 1/2 Reale from the El Cazador ship wreck. The next slot is also a 1/2 Reale however this obverse design is a Pillar Dollar. Although the El Cazador is not the most prominent shipwreck in maritime history it did play a significant role in the history of the Spanish new world due to its sinking prior to reaching New Orleans. My goal is to obtain each of the denominations of 1783 (1/2R, 1R, 2R, 4R, & 8R) which is the prevailing year of coinage on the vessel prior to its sinking in 1784.