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8 Reales - Philip IV Segovia,VIII
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1659 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms of Castile and Leon in cross within octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM·REX
·1659·
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip IV (1621-1659), was known as the "Piece of Eight" and was widely used in international trade, particularly in the Americas and Asia, due to its high silver content and standardized design.
