Spanish Silver Cob Coins – 18th Century – Potosi Mint
Pirate Treasure
Embark on a thrilling seafaring adventure with the 18th Century Spanish Silver Cob Replica Coins – the perfect treasure for any pirate’s trove! These exquisite coins were once used as legal tender during the golden age of piracy and had a rich history of intrigue, danger, and treasure.
These coins are not just a collectible item but a reflection of the fascinating history of piracy and seafaring adventure. The allure of hidden treasures and danger has captured the imagination of people for centuries, and the 18th Century Spanish Silver Cob Replica Coins offer a tangible connection to this legend.
1760 Eight Reales Silver Cob – 35 mm
Spanish Colonial America Potosi Mint
The Potosi mint in present-day Bolivia was established in 1574 and became one of the world’s largest producers of silver coins. The colonial mints produced irregular coinage called cobs. Cob comes from the Spanish word “Cobo,” meaning bar or ingot.
Silver was cut into chunks of the appropriate weight and then struck with a hammer between crude dies. The cobs’ size, shape, and impression are highly irregular, but they were the proper weight. Often only a small portion of the image from the die was imprinted on the silver. The most important feature of any cob coin is the date. If your cob has an intact date, it is worth much more than a cob where the date was never imprinted on the piece of silver.
1753 4 Reales Spanish Silver Cob – 28 mm
Spanish Cob Identification – Inscriptions and Symbols
Obverse
The front side depicts the Pillars of Hercules (the legendary entrance to the Mediterranean), representing the end of the world as known to the ancients. Below are three ocean waves. The Latin phrase “Plus Ultra” (meaning “more beyond”) is written across the center, signifying that the Spanish empire extended well beyond the Pillars of Hercules. The mint mark P (Posti) is in the coin’s upper left and lower right corners. The assayer’s initials are in the lower left and upper right corners. The date is located at the bottom center of this coin. It consists of 3 digits, representing 1753. The 4 reales denomination is found at the top center of the coin.
Reverse
The Jerusalem cross is found on one side of all cobs, signifying the unity of Church and State. Within the cross are two castles and two lions in opposing corners, symbolizing Spain’s emergence as a nation following the unification of its earlier kingdoms of Castile and Leon.
1748 Potosi, 2 Reales Spanish Silver Cob 26 mm
Spanish Silver Cob Coin Replicas
International traders widely used Spanish Silver Cobs, and the American colonies accepted them as currency.
The popularity of these coins made them a prime target for pirates who would often plunder Spanish treasure ships to seize their precious cargo.
Pirate-themed movies, books, and games feature the Spanish Cob coins as a famous icon of the Golden Age of Piracy.
1753 Potosi, 4 Reales Spanish Silver Cob 18 mm
Spanish Silver Cob Coin Replicas
Pirate Treasure
Embark on a thrilling seafaring adventure with the 18th Century Spanish Silver Cob Replica Coins – the perfect treasure for any pirate’s trove! These exquisite coins were once used as legal tender during the golden age of piracy and had a rich history full of intrigue, danger, and treasure.
These coins are not just a collectible item but a reflection of the fascinating history of piracy and seafaring adventure. The allure of hidden treasures and danger has captured the imagination of people for centuries, and the 18th Century Spanish Silver Cob Replica Coins offer a tangible connection to this legend.
Craftsmanship
Impressions were taken from the original 18th-century Potosi mint cobs to recreate exact replicas of the coins. The set includes essential denominations, one real, two reales, four reales, and eight reales Spanish silver cobs.
The cobs are electro-silver plated with genuine silver, with a hand-finished patina to give them a historical look.
Package
Once coins are removed from the package, the coin’s image appears underneath, and the package can be used as a future reference.
The reverse side of the package provides a helpful guide for identifying the meaning of the markings and inscriptions of Pillar and Wave Spanish silver cobs.
Benefits of Owning Replica Spanish Silver Cobs
- Replica coin cobs are perfect for historical research because they accurately represent coins from the past.
- Coin replicas cost far less than authentic cobs, offering an affordable way to explore history and better understand Spanish Cob coins.
- They also make great gifts for collectors and those interested in numismatics, 18th-century history, and the stories of pirate treasure.
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Electro-Silver Plated with real silver over a lead-free metal.
