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1 Doubloon - Pirate Gold
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| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Reverse description | Full-length figure of a pirate standing on a beach, depicted in low relief, holding a sword raised in his right hand and a pistol in his left hand. A sailing ship is visible in the background to the right. The legend 'PIRATE GOLD' appears along the upper periphery and the date '1650' is placed in the lower field, consistent with the fantasy theme of the piece. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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No historical "doubloon" ever weighed 10.6 grams in brass. This is a novelty token — the kind sold in gift shops, pirate-themed attractions, and treasure chest party favors since roughly the mid-20th century. The actual Spanish gold escudo denominations popularly called doubloons (the two-escudo piece in particular) were struck in 22-karat gold at the Casa de Contratación-regulated mints of Seville, Mexico City, and Lima. Brass tokens borrowing the name have no issuing authority, no monetary history, and no numismatic classification beyond "exonumia."