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8 Reales - Charles IV Numeral IIII

 
Silver (.896) 27.06 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
King
Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1791-1808
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1568-1858)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
27.06 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#35033
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Crowned arms, pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·LIMAE·8 R·J·P·

Edge

Rectangle and circle security edge.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles IV of Spain, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Spanish Empire. This coin, minted in Peru, reflects the influence of Spanish colonialism in South America and the importance of the silver trade in the region during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1791 LIMAE IJ 4102000 - - - - - -
1792 LIMAE IJ 4661000 - - - - - -
1793 LIMAE IJ 5005000 - - - - - -
1794 LIMAE IJ 5024000 - - - - - -
1795 LIMAE IJ 4998000 - - - - - -
1796 LIMAE IJ 5101000 - - - - - -
1797 LIMAE IJ 4391000 - - - - - -
1798 LIMAE IJ 4654000 - - - - - -
1799 LIMAE IJ 5367000 - - - - - -
1800 LIMAE IJ 4207000 - - - - - -
1801 LIMAE IJ 4223000 - - - - - -
1802 LIMAE IJ 3875000 - - - - - -
1804 LIMAE JP 3979000 - - - - - -
1805 LIMAE JP 4030000 - - - - - -
1806 LIMAE JP 4199000 - - - - - -
1807 LIMAE JP 3562000 - - - - - -
1808 LIMAE JP 4017000 - - - - - -

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