Spanish Silver Cob, "Pirate" Coin, Genuine Antique

These silver "cob" coins were minted in South America under the control of the Spanish Empire. They date back to approximately the 1600's or 1700's, though many are hard to attribute to a certain king due to their crudely made nature. This specific group of coins were found along rivers and beaches, meaning that they are designated as sea salvaged.

Worth half a real in the Spanish currency system, these low denomination coins would have been used frequently by commoners in the "New World." Though often a bit hard to read, the obverse of these coins shows a Jerusalem cross with lions and castles in each quarter. The reverse usually shows the monogram of the king, with a partial date sometimes visible as well.