Mexico 8 Reales - Carlos III, 1785 – 1789

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Reales - Carlos III
Year 1785 – 1789
Ruler Charles III (1759–1788)
Composition Silver (.896)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 27.07
Diameter (mm) 39
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Reales - Carlos III from Mexico. Issued from 1785 to 1789. Struck in Silver (.896). Measures 39 mm and weighs 27.07 g.

Obverse
Armored laureate bust right. (Carlos 3rd by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars. (King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales FM)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1789 FM — — KM#106.2a 15%
1788 FM — — KM#106.2a 22%
1787 FM — — KM#106.2a Over-date 1787/6 exists. 35%
1786 FM — € 110,00 KM#106.2a Over-date 1786/5 exists. 36%
1785 FM — — KM#106.2a 7%

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