Denix Spanish Dollar Piece Of Eight Historical Currency Leather Pouch With Tie

The Spanish Dollar

Also known as the piece of eight, the real de a ocho or the eight-real coin is a silver coin, worth eight reales, that was minted in the Spanish Empire after a Spanish currency reform in 1497. Long tied to the lore of piracy, "pieces of eight" were manufactured in the Americas and transported in bulk back to Spain (to pay for wand various other things), making them a very tempting target for seagoing pirates. Some pirates were among the richest people in the world. Because the pieces of eight were widely used in Europe, the Americas, and the Far East, it became the first world currency by the late 18th century. Many existing currencies, such as the Canadian dollar, United States dollar, and the Chinese Yuan, as well as currencies in Latin America and the Philippine peso, were initially based on the Spanish dollar and other 8-reales coins. Comes in leather pouch with tie.

Brand: Denix Replicas

Model: The Spanish Dollar

Coin Count: Eight (8) assorted replica coins per set

Assortment Breakdown: 4 Gold Doubloons, 2 Silver Pieces of Eight, 2 Gold 100-Shield (Centén) Coins

Pouch Dimensions: ~4.25" Length x 3.0" Width (10.8cm x 7.62cm)

Pouch Opening Width: ~1.5" (3.8cm)

Coin Diameter: ~1.38" (3.5cm) average per coin

Coin Weight: ~0.39 oz (11g) average per coin

Material Construction: Zamak 

Coin Finishes: Antiqued Gold and Silver plates

Pouch Material: Premium Brown/Black Suede Leather with Cord Drawstring Tie 

Classification: Historical Collectible / Non-Monetary Reproduction

Packaging: Branded Carton Boxed

Country of Origin: Spain 

UPC Number: 8435089707151