Connect with the history of the origins of the United States through this authentic 8-real coin of Charles IV (1793-1808), known as America's first dollar. Before the young country minted its own currency, the famous Spanish Pieces of Eight circulated widely in the colonies and became the true currency of everyday use. Tangible witnesses to colonial life and independence, these coins were essential to trade, expansion, and the building of the emerging economy. Owning one means holding in your hands a piece of the history that shaped the modern world.
