Pieces of Eight by Joseph Moran

Joseph Moran
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The first mint in America was established by the Spaniards at Mexico City in 1536, and other mints were set up shortly thereafter in other parts of Mexico and in South America. The coin that was minted in the greatest quantity was a large silver piece with the value of 8 reales. This coin soon became the most acceptable trade coin throughout the world. During its history it was given several names: piece of eight, Spanish dollar and pillar dollar (from the pillars of Hercules which appear on the reverse side). It is the coin most frequently mentioned in pirate stories and tales of buried treasures. These facts should be enough to energize the imagination.

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Nealie Mondi 20 Jul 2006

VERY creative presentation!!! Reminds me of my home in S.FL. Great job!

cynthia berridge 12 Jun 2006

love this so simple but oh so stunning

Natalie Mason 11 Jun 2006

How very unusual, and very striking. This is an excellent piece of work Joseph, such an individual concept, that is so very effective. I love this!

gregg dutcher 09 Jun 2006

Great idea and words to go with clever use of effects with your photo!!!!

Lucia Stewart 09 Jun 2006

This is an awesome idea, so well rendered!!!

Carl Huffman 09 Jun 2006

love the history lesson and apart from that the strong visual impact of your composition.

K L Marsala 08 Jun 2006

aplause! love how you take the simple and create a story. well done joe pieces of eight never looked better u scurvy nave... now walk the plank argghhhh

Cristina Marsi 08 Jun 2006

Very nice composition!!!

Laurie Crouse 04 Jun 2006

Boy Joe, you really go my mind going! I have always had a fascination with coins and money, I guess because my mother used to collect coins (old and out of circulation, foreign etc) and taught me a real appreciation for the value! But this is something I did not know, thank you for enlightening me! Beautiful image! Laurie :)