© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Charles III
1762 year| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPANIARUM · REX · 1762
Translation: King of the Spains
Engraver: Tomás Francisco Prieto Martin
Edge
Embossed pattern
Comment
KM#399.1 Madrid mint
KM#399.2 Seville mint
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted in 1762 during the reign of Charles III, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "secret mark" on the reverse side, which is a small letter "V" or "U" that can be found in the exergue (the area below the main design) near the date. This mark was added by the mint to indicate that the coin was made from silver that was sourced from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. This secret mark was used to differentiate the coins made from American silver from those made from silver sourced from other regions, and it is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin.
