1789-1797 Spain Silver Half Reale Fine Washington

America's FIRST Circulating Coin – A Historical Must for your Coin Collection

When Americans think "U.S. Silver Dollar," their minds probably wander to the Silver Eagle – or for collectors, the historic Morgan Silver Dollar. But before either existed, our Founding Fathers carried in their pockets Spanish Silver Reales, with values ranging from a half real to eight reales, the largest denomination of the Spanish silver coins.

These "Pieces of Eight" are commonly regarded as America’s first silver dollars. In fact, Thomas Jefferson even recommended that our new country adopt the silver Spanish milled dollar as our monetary unit of value – and it was thanks to the Coinage Act of 1793 -- and they retained legal-tender status all the way until 1857!

Now you can bring a coin from this legendary family home to your collection. Act now and you will receive a historic Spanish Silver Half Reale struck between 1789 and 1797, the years George Washington was the first president of the United States! Your coin will come in fine condition. Date our choice.  

Make this "piece" of Spanish AND American history yours – add it to your cart now!

• AMERICA’S FIRST COINAGE – USED BY AMERICA’S FIRST PRESIDENT – George Washington is perhaps the best-known American president. His leadership helped ensure the victory of colonist forces over Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, and then he stepped up to take the reins as the first President of the fledgling United States of America. You’ll be able to feel the history of this coin once you hold it in your hand, struck in 90.2% fine silver and measuring 18 mm in diameter.

• A COIN TO LAUNCH A NEW COUNTRY -- The Spanish 1789-1797 Silver Half Reale coin would have been instantly recognizable to colonists, and remains equally notable today. The obverse of your coin features the armored bust of Charles IV of Spain, facing right. Also on the obverse are the words "CAROLUS IIII" and "DEI GRATIA" (Charles IV, by the Grace of God), as well as the date of your coin. On the reverse, representing the promontories that defined the Strait of Gibraltar, the Pillars of Hercules are displayed flanking the crowned arms of Castile and Leon.

• REMARKABLY FINE CONDITION FOR A COIN OF THIS AGE – Despite the fact that these coins were circulated heavily, your coin has been given the grade of Fine, ensuring discernible imagery and readable dates. You’ll be able to easily imagine this coin in the pockets of some of our country’s founding fathers!

• LEGAL TENDER UNTIL 1857 – This little silver coin was so important to the U.S. economy that it was made official legal tender through the Coinage Act of 1793 – and remained legal tender until 1857!

• A COLONIAL TREASURE, DISTINCTIVELY PACKAGED – Your 1789-1797 Silver Half Reale coin will come beautifully displayed in a deluxe presentation case and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.