Bolivia 8 Reales - Philip III, 1616 – 1617
Information
Country
Bolivia
Currency
Colonial Cob coinage
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales - Philip III
Year
1616 – 1617
Ruler
Philip III
(1598–1621)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Shape
Cob
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
40
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Reales - Philip III from Bolivia. Issued from 1616 to 1617. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Coat representing the lands of the catholic kings and a crown on the top. Mint mark P (Potos??), assayer's mark M (Juan S??nchez Mej??a) - Coin value: 8. Round line of dots, separating lettering.
- Reverse
- Jerusalem cross, 2 castles and 2 lions inside de tressure. Round line of dots separating lettering. Lettering starts at twelve.
Mintage & Variants
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.