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8 Reales - Philip III
| Silver (.931) | 27.468 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1621 (1599-1621) |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27.468 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Cross of Jerusalem (fleur-de-lys at each end), with lions and castles.
Lettering: HISPANIARVM·ET·INDIARVM·REX
Comment
MB#44.1: PHILLIPPVS·III·DEI GRATIA (without date).
KM#44.3: PHILLIPPVS·III·DEI G [DATE] (with date)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in Mexico during the early 17th century, and its design features the image of Philip III, the King of Spain at the time.
