Coin Colonial

1781 Spanish half-real silver coin

1781 AD

1781 Spanish half-real silver coin — Colonial Coin found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1781 AD
1781 Spanish half-real silver coin — 1781 AD
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5
Discovered Pre-2020
Date Range 1781 AD
Category Coin
Era Colonial

About This Coin

Found by previous Lot 5 owner Robert S. Young (1996-2020)

Historical Context

Robert S. Young treasure trove finds

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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