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 8 Reales - Charles II
| Silver (.931) | 27.64 g | - | 
|   Issuer   |  New Spain (Mexico) | 
|---|---|
|   King   |  Charles II (1665-1700) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Years   |  1674-1700 | 
|   Value   |  8 Reales | 
|   Currency   |  Real (1535-1897) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.931) | 
|   Weight   |  27.64 g | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-06 | 
|   Numista   |  N#317105 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM REX
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) is that it was used as a form of currency in the Americas during the 17th and 18th centuries, and its design and minting process were influenced by Spanish colonial rule.