8 Reales - Charles II 1674-1700 front 8 Reales - Charles II 1674-1700 back
8 Reales - Charles II 1674-1700 photo
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8 Reales - Charles II

 
Silver (.931) 27.64 g -
Description
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
References
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.