8 Reales - Charles III 1760-1777 front 8 Reales - Charles III 1760-1777 back
8 Reales - Charles III 1760-1777 photo
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8 Reales - Charles III

 
Silver (.917) 27.073 g 32 mm
Description
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
References
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.