© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Ferdinandus V and Elisabet I ND
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1516-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1566 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Yoke and arrows. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +REX · ET · REGINA · CASTELLE · LEGIONIS · ARA
Comment
During Charles I reign with the type of Catholic Monarchs' 1 real coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Ferdinand V and Elizabeth I (1543-1566), is that it was used as a form of currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Mexico and Peru. The coin's silver content and standardized design made it a reliable and widely accepted form of payment for goods and services in these colonies.
