8 Reales - Philip IV

The 8 Reales coin from Peru, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1659-1660), features an interesting fact: it was one of the first coins to use the "Pillar of the Dollar" design, which later became a standard feature on many Spanish colonial coins. The design depicts two pillars, representing the Pillars of Hercules, with a small globe on top, symbolizing the Spanish Empire's reach and power. This design was meant to convey the idea of Spanish dominance in the New World and the coin's value as a representation of that power.

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