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8 Reales - Charles III Colonial Milled Coinage
Silver (.896) | 27.0674 g | - |
Issuer | Peru |
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King | Charles III (1759-1788) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1785-1789 |
Value | 8 Reales |
Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
Composition | Silver (.896) |
Weight | 27.0674 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#46614 |
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Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • M • I •
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex Limae 8 Reales M I
Translation: King of the Spains and the Indies 8 Reales MI
Edge
Smooth with alternating patterns (round and rectangular)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Charles III (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1785-1789 from Peru is that it was minted during the reign of Charles III of Spain, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Spanish colonies in America. The coin's design, which features the king's portrait and the coat of arms of Spain, reflects the colonial power's influence on the currency of its territories.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1785 MI | 2767000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1786 MI | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1787 MI | 3318000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1788 IJ | 3467000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1789 IJ | 3500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1785-1789 coin.