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8 Reales - Ferdinand VI

 
Silver (.917) 27.07 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1747-1760
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
27.07 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15060
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
Mo 1752 Mo

Translation:
Both as one
Further beyond

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.07 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 18th century, specifically during the reign of Ferdinand VI from 1747-1760. It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used for transactions and trade during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1747 MF - - - - - -
1748 MF - - - - - -
1749 MF - - - - - -
1750 MF - - - - - -
1751 MF - - - - - -
1752 MF - - - - - -
1753 MF - - - - - -
1755 MM - - - - - -
1756 MM - - - - - -
1757 MM - - - - - -
1758 MM - - - - - -
1759 MM - - - - - -
1760 MM - - - - - -

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 1747-1760 coin.