Silver coin of 8 reales, Mexican galleon “Nuestra Señora de la Pura y Limpia Concepción”, 17th century, Ø 4 cm.

Numismatics and philately – Coins

Material: Metals | Type: Currency/Medals/Postage stamps | Countries: Dominican Republic

  • Period

    Colonial and Republican periods (15th - 20th centuries)

  • Red List

    Red List – Dominican Republic

Category

Numismatics and philately – Coins
Made from silver, copper, billon (silver-copper alloy), bronze, pewter or gold. Most appear distorted. May be stamped with a key, small cross or the assayer’s symbol. The flip side usually presents the mint’s symbol.
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