© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
8 Reales - Philip V Seville
| Silver (.931) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1702-1704 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.931) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles with pellet border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ HISPANIARVM ❀ REX ❀ 1704
Translation: King of the Spains
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Philip V's reign (1702-1704) was used as a standard unit of currency in Spain and its colonies, and it was also widely used in international trade. Its silver content of .931 made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was often used to settle debts and transactions between merchants and traders. Additionally, the coin's design featured an image of Philip V on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other, which symbolized the power and authority of the Spanish monarchy. Overall, the 8 Reales coin played an important role in the economy and trade of the time, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
