Spain 8 Reales - Felipe II, 1590 – 1597
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Information
Country
Spain
Spain
Currency
Real
(1497 – 1833)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Reales - Felipe II
Year
1590 – 1597
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Reales - Felipe II from Spain. Issued from 1590 to 1597. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield between value and mintmark (Philip II King of Spains)
- Reverse
- Castles an lions in angles of cross in octolobe. Date on top. (and Indias)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597 MG | — | Cal#134 | ||
| 1597 MG | — | Cal#135 | ||
| 1590 FG | — | Cal#132 | ||
| 1590 FG | — | Cal#133 | ||
| ND (1566-1598) DG | — | Cal#129 | ||
| ND (1566-1598) FG | — | Cal#130 | ||
| ND (1566-1598) FG | — | Cal#131 |
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