1778 NGC XF 45 Hesse-Cassel Thaler Friedrich II Sternthaler Silver Coin (23052603C) US Coins Over-struck on a Spanish Colonial

Over-struck on a Spanish Colonial 8 reales silver coin

An aquila was a prominent symbol used in ancient Rome

Obverse: full legends

"Available in all grades through Almost Uncirculated

Very Fine Colombia 90% silver 1 peso coin

1778 NGC XF 45 Hesse-Cassel Thaler Friedrich II Sternthaler Silver Coin (23052603C) US Coins Over-struck on a Spanish ColonialExtremely Fine Hesse Cassel silver thaler or sternthaler coin. Three year type coin struck for Friederich II, mint director initials BR. Frederick II supplied mercenary soldiers that served as auxiliaries to the British Army during the American Revolution. Sterntalers were used to compensate German families whose sons had fallen in the American War of Independence. The Sternthaler is also nicknamed the Blood dollar. Certified by NGC to XF 45. Lightly