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8 Reales - Ferdinand VI

 
Silver (.917) 27.0674 g 40.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1751-1758
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
40.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#104419
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned world globes between to crowned pillars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* VTRAQUE VNUM *
So * 1755 * So

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Chile made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.0674g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Spanish colonial period in Chile, and it was also used as a means of exchange for goods and services.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1751 So J 6070 - - - - - -
1753 So J 6665 - - - - - -
1755 /1 So J 17419 - - - - - -
1758 So J 19979 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Ferdinand VI 1751-1758 coin.