The “Pillar Dollar” is a term commonly used to refer to the Spanish silver coin known as the Spanish Milled Dollar or Spanish 8 Reales coin, which was minted during the colonial period in various Spanish territories, including Mexico. It was the most widely circulated coin in the Americas durin ... |
The Spanish real was a unit of currency that was used in Spain and its colonies for several centuries. It went through various changes and evolutions over time. Here is a brief overview of the evolution of the Spanish real:Medieval Period: The real originated during the medieval period as a sil ... |
During President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, the United States Mint did not produce any $2.5 gold coins, commonly known as quarter eagles. The last quarter eagle minted for circulation was the Indian Head design, which ceased production in 1929.However, during Roosevelt’s presidency, th ... |