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8 Reales - Philip IV
| Silver (.931) | 27.07 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1643 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross with lions and castles in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARVM·REX
Comment
KM# 3.1 Crowned coat of arms with Portuguese escutcheon, legend PHILIPPVS III, struck in CartagenaKM# 3.2 Struck in Bogota
KM# 3.3 Crowned coat of arms without Portuguese escutcheon, legend PHILIPPVS IIII, struck in Bogota
KM# 3.4 Struck in Cartagena
There are a lot of variants for this coin (also within the same date):
- RNE, NRE, NER, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right
- Castle to the right, lion to the left or vice versa
- Date below, date above
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Colombia, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1621-1643), was used as a form of currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including present-day Colombia, during the 17th century.
