E3859-1

Eight reales; obverse Long Caption: A Spanish dollar. Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface within a circle a group of flags, a hand holding scales, another with a broken sword, an anchor, guns, piled ammunition, etc. Legend: 'Taken in the Ville de Paris April 12, 1782'. Reverse: The arms of Spain crowned within columns entwined by a scroll. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1639 Artist: unknown Date: 1782 Medium: silver Size: 38 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.