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8 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.917) | 27.0674 g | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Chile |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1770 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1541-1817) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned world hemispheres between two crowned pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* VTRAQUE VNUM *
PLUS VLTR
So * 1768 * So
Translation:
Both as one
Further beyond
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Chile 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. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the previous coins that were minted in Chile, which were made of copper. This change in material was likely due to the increased availability of silver in the region. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1760 So J | 8810 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1761 So J | 9190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1762 So J | 7355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 So J | 23346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 So J | 12523 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 So J | 18601 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 So A | 54101 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 /69 So A | 5347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1760-1770 coin.
