This listing features a Spanish Colonial 8 Reales silver coin from 1789, repurposed and set into a silver dish. The coin, minted in Mexico, displays clear chop marks. Chop marks, additional markings stamped onto coins, verify authenticity and indicate acceptance. These fascinating symbols reveal the coin’s journey and interactions with diverse cultures and economies. They serve as a tangible reminder of the coin’s role as a medium of exchange in international trade during the time. The coin is set within a simple silver dish with a decorated rim.