© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Philip III
| Silver (.931) | 27.12 g | - |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1618 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#317108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVN ET INDIARVN REX
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 27.12 g during Philip III's reign (1607-1618) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas and was also known as a "Piece of Eight" due to its division into eight smaller units, each called a bit. This coin was widely used for trade and commerce, and its design featured the Spanish king's coat of arms on one side and the image of the Virgin Mary on the other. It was also used as a standard unit of account for financial transactions, and its value was equivalent to one Spanish dollar.
