Silver real of Sachem Oyster Saloon, United States/New York, 1830 - 1854. 1969.222.4645

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1969.222.4645

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Obverse: SACHEM / OYSTER SALOON / 273 BOWERY
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Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.66
    • Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

Undertype Description

  • Description: Spanish-American, Charles III, 1-real, 1775

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1969.222.4645
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Gift of P.K. Anderson

Subjects

  • Series: U.S. Merchant

Notes

  • In early 19th century NYC, the Spanish or Mexican real was a New York shilling worth 12 pennies or cents.
  • Rulau lists 6 known pieces overstruck on 2-reales coins, but none on 1-real coins

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States