Eight reales

A Spanish dollar. Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface port broadside view of a battleship under full sail except for mainsail. Inscribed below: 'Chas Aston 1782', (on a band) 'FOUDROYANT'. Reverse: The arms of Spain crowned within columns entwined by a scroll, bearing the words PLUS / ULTRA. Legend: 'HISPAN . ET . IND . REX . MO . 8R . F . F.' Probably loot.

Object Details

ID: MEC1640
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Engraved commemorative coin - Eight reales
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Foudroyant (1750)
Date made: 1782
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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