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8 Reales - Philip V

 
Silver (.916) 27.07 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1729-1733
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
27.07 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#28663
Rarity index
91%

Interesting fact

The 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.916) weighing 27.07 g, issued during the reign of Philip V (1729-1733), was used as a form of currency for everyday transactions and was also known as a "Piece of Eight" due to its division into eight smaller units called "bits."

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1732 F - - - - - -
1733 F - - - - - -

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 1729-1733 coin.