I really like older silver British half crowns with nice crisp raised detail and design. This one was no exception. After I crafted this coin into a ring, I went for a coffee and to the grocery shop. When I was paying both times I was asked about this ring. Wow, didn’t even notice that…
Early Spanish Colonial coins PILLAR DOLLAR This is a Spanish 8 reale piece that was the most popular in the American Colonies until 1857. Known as ;Pieces of Eight because of how much the coin could get cut up into pieces to give change. The Pillar Dollar was also minted in 4,2, 1 reales. Struck…