Coins with unusual or unique designs can be fascinating to collectors and enthusiasts. While traditional coin designs often feature portraits of rulers, national symbols, or historical motifs, some coins stand out due to their unconventional or unexpected imagery. Here are a few examples of coi ... |
The “Pillar Dollar” is a term commonly used to refer to the Spanish silver coin known as the Spanish Milled Dollar or Spanish 8 Reales coin, which was minted during the colonial period in various Spanish territories, including Mexico. It was the most widely circulated coin in the Americas durin ... |
During the Colonial Era, Spain was one of the world’s leading producers of silver and gold coins, owing to the vast quantities of precious metals extracted from its colonies in the Americas. Here is an overview of the coin production and colonial coinage of Spain during this period:Spanish Mint ... |