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8 Reales - Philip III
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1616-1617 (1596-1617) |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Jerusalem cross, 2 castles and 2 lions inside de tressure. Round line of dots separating lettering. Lettering starts at twelve.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET INDIARVM REX . ANO 1617
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Bolivia, minted during the reign of Philip III (1616-1617), has an interesting feature. It has a unique "tree trunk" shaped pillar on the reverse side, which was a distinctive design element of the Spanish colonial coinage during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 M/Q | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Philip III 1616-1617 (1596-1617) coin.
