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8 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1772-1785 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • G • 8R • P •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guatemala 8 Reales P
Engraver: Pedro Sanchez Guzman
Comment
KM#36.1 - G - Guatemala cityKM#36.2 - NG - Nueva Granada
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted during the reign of Charles III (1772-1785), was part of a series of coins known as the "Spanish dollar" or "piece of eight," which was widely used throughout the Spanish colonies and beyond. It was also the basis for the modern-day US dollar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 G P | 265137 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1772-1785 coin.
