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8 Reales - Charles III Colonial Milled Coinage
| Silver (.917) | 27.06 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1769 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.06 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain crowned, Initial of the master engraver on the left and value on the right.
Legend in periphery.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLUS . III . D . G . HISPAN . ET IND . REX
*JM* *8*
Edge
Tridentate in relief
Comment
Also known as: "Pillar Dollar" in English or "Columnarios" in Spanish Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Charles III (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1760-1769 from Peru is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles III of Spain, who was known for his efforts to reform and modernize the Spanish colonies in America. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the colonies and the mother country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1761 JM | 2865000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 JM | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1766 JM | 2989000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 JM | 2785000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1760-1769 coin.
