© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; PHILIPPUS; narrow crown
| Silver (.917) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1713 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1711
Translation: King of the Spains
Comment
Varieties:
For KM#287 (both crowns), KM#291 (wide crown) and KM#292 (narrow crown) there are variants depending on the legend (PHILIPPVS / PHILIPPUS; HISPANIARVM / HISPANIARUM) and the size of the crown (narrow / wide) See images below:
Narrow crown Wide crown
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted during the reign of Philip V (1711-1713), 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 used to quote prices for goods and services.
