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8 Reales - Philip V
| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1747 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
PLUS VLTR
Mo 1741 Mo
Translation:
Both as one
Further beyond
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.917) weighing 27.07 g, issued during the reign of Philip V (1732-1747), was used as a form of currency in the Spanish colonies in the Americas and was also known as a "Piece of Eight". It was divisible into 8 smaller units, each called a "bit", which is where the phrase "two bits" originated, meaning a quarter of a dollar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 F | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1734 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1735 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1736 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1737 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1738 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1740 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1741 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1742 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1743 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1744 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1745 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1747 MF | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Philip V 1732-1747 coin.
