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8 Reales - Ferdinand VI
1759 year| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1759 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#233121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned globes between crowned pillars over waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
No 1759 Ro
Comment
Sold for $63,000 in January 2018, Stacks & Bowers Auction.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Colombia made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.07 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Colombia during the 18th century. It was first introduced in 1759 during the reign of King Ferdinand VI and was widely used throughout the Spanish colonies in South America. The coin's design features the profile of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its weight and purity were carefully regulated by the Spanish authorities to ensure its authenticity and value. Despite being over 250 years old, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors and historians, making them a valuable piece of Colombian history.
