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8 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.917) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1771 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UTRA QUE UNUM
• G • 1769 • G •
Translation:
Both as one
Guatemala 1769 Guatemala
Comment
KM#27.1 - Large planchetKM"27.2 - Small planchet
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the King of Spain from 1759 to 1788. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted to standardize currency across the Spanish colonies in the Americas. The coin's design features the profile of Charles III on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver with a purity of .917 and weighed 27.0674 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1766 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1767 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1768 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1769 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1770 G P | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Charles III 1760-1771 coin.
