8 Reales - Philipus V
1707 year| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Aragon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip IV (1700-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1707 |
| Value | 8 Reales (0.8) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Aragon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ PHILIPVS + V + DEI · G
CA 8
Unabridged legend:
Philippus V, Dei gratia
Çaragoça 8
Translation:
Philip IV, by the grace of God
Zaragoza 8 reales
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the Kingdom of Aragon, minted in 1707 during the reign of Philip V, was part of a series of coins known as the "Pieces of Eight," which were widely used in international trade during the 18th and 19th centuries. These coins were so named because they were divided into eight smaller units, or "bits," which made them easy to use for small transactions. The 8 Reales coin was equivalent to one Spanish dollar, and it was widely used in the Americas, especially in the Spanish colonies.
