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8 Reales - Charles III
| Silver (.917) | 27.073 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1777 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.073 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pillars of Hercules and waves, value at top center
Lettering:
8 V
PLV SVL TRA
1761 P
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Charles III (1760-1777), was the first coin to feature the iconic Bolivian symbol, the Potosi mint mark, which is still used on Bolivian coins today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1764 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1766 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1767 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1768 V | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1771 V | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1760-1777 coin.