© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; PHILIPPUS; wide crown
| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1711-1716 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles in octolobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARUM ❀ REX ❀ 1714
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 between 1711 and 1716, features a unique design element - the wide crown on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This feature was added to the coin's design during the reign of King Philip V, who ruled Spain from 1700 to 1746. The wide crown was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority, and it became a distinctive feature of Spanish coins during this period.
