Cowboy Silver Dollars –
the Coins of the Old West
Until the discovery of the Comstock Lode in the 1870’s, silver was scarce in the United States. Because of this, minting of the American dollar coinage was suspended between 1803 and 1840. But our young country needed silver to grow, so it turned to Mexico and its legendary silver mines to supplement the Spanish Eight Reales already in circulation. This Mexican Cap and Ray Dollar became the accepted currency of the Old West and remained legal tender until 1857. Whether they were paying the wages of a ranch hand, helping a pioneer start a new life or splashing the pot during a poker game in the back room of a saloon, they were prized for their silver content. Now you can add a bit of the Old West to your collection by picking up some genuine Cowboy Silver Dollars today. Each coin is in Fine or Better condition and minted in 27 grams of .903 fine silver.
(Limit: 5)
Actual size is 38 mm
