The El Cazador (meaning The Hunter in English) was a Spanish brig that sank in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784. On 20 October 1783 Charles III of Spain sent her on a mission to bring much-needed hard currency to the Spanish colony of Louisiana. The ship sailed to Veracruz, Mexico, where she was loaded with approximately 450,000 Spanish reales.
KM# | 106.2 |
Denomination | 8 Reales |
Country | Mexico |
Government | Spanish Colony |
Ruler | Charles III |
Coinage Type | Milled Coinage |
Composition | Silver |
Fineness | 0.903 |
Weight | 27.0674 g 0.7858 oz ASW |
Description Obverse | Armored bust of Charles III, right |
Description Reverse | Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner, normal initials and mint mark |