coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 8R \ Milled Coinage \ 1732
Collectible coins include various types that appeal to numismatists, such as rare coins, historical coins, and specific mintages. The United States has a rich history of coinage, featuring designs and materials that reflect different eras. The 8R, or eight reales coin, was a popular silver coin originally minted in Spain but also struck in the American colonies. Milled coinage refers to coins produced using modern methods of precise minting rather than hammered methods, becoming more common in the 18th century. The year 1732 marks significant developments in coin production and design within the early United States.
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(1732-1760) 8R Spanish Pillar Dollar | 8R | Milled Coinage | 1732 |