8 Reales - Philip V 1702-1732 front 8 Reales - Philip V 1702-1732 back
8 Reales - Philip V 1702-1732 photo

8 Reales - Philip V

 
Silver (.931) 27.0674 g -
Description
Issuer
New Spain (Mexico)
King
Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1702-1732
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Weight
27.0674 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#53668
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Spain coat of arms surrounded by colonial motto.

Script: Latin

Comment

NOTE: Struck on specially prepared round planchets using well centered dies in excellent condition to prove the quality of the minting to the Viceroy or even to the King.

Interesting fact

The 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.931) weighing 27.0674 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency in the 18th century for the Spanish colonies in the Americas, and it was also used as a standard unit of exchange for trade with other countries, including the United States.