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8 Reales - Philip IV
1649 year| Silver (.859) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1649 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1574-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Philip IV 1649 coin from Bolivia is that it was minted during the reign of King Philip IV of Spain, who ruled from 1621 to 1665. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, known as the "Pieces of Eight," which were widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Spanish colonies in the Americas.
