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8 Reales - Philip V
1742 year| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Colombia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1717-1724) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pillars and waves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARVM REX
PLV
SVL
TRA
NoR
F
M
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Colombia, minted in 1742 during the reign of Philip V, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "tree trunk" shaped pillar on the reverse side, which was a distinctive design element of Spanish colonial coins from the New World.
