© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; hammered
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1704-1709 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM REX 1706
Translation: King of the Spains
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1704-1709), was known as the "Piece of Eight" and was widely used in international trade, particularly in the Americas. It was also used as a standard unit of account for financial transactions, and its value was often divided into smaller units, such as the bit (one-eighth of a real) or the peso (twelve reales).
