8 Reales - Fernando VI

Features

Issuer New Spain (Mexico)
King Ferdinand VI (1746-1759)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1747-1760
Value 8 Reales
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 27.07 g
Diameter 39 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15060
References KM# 104,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
KM# 104.1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
KM# 104.2
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned arms shield flanked by value and initials.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FERDND·VI·D·G·HISPAN·ET IND·REX
·
M
F 8

Translation:
Fernando 6th by the grace of God King of Spain and the Indies
MF 8 Reales

Reverse

Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
Mo 1752 Mo

Translation:
Both as one
Further beyond

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1747 MF Photo $ 2100 7% KM#104.1 (Royal crown)
1748 MF Photo $ 330 $ 530 $ 4900 10% KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists
1749 MF Photo $ 410 $ 420 $ 530 $ 3000 8% KM#104.1 (Royal crown)
1750 MF Photo $ 260 $ 690 $ 2600 15% KM#104.1 (Royal crown)
1751 MF Photo $ 370 $ 440 $ 700 8% KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists
1752 MF Photo $ 290 $ 1200 $ 1900 13% KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists
1753 MF Photo $ 610 $ 3300 7% KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists
1754 MF 4% KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists
1754 MF 1.7% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown)
1754 MM 0.9% KM#104.1 (Royal crown)
1754 MM Photo 3% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown)
1755 MM Photo $ 490 $ 490 $ 1400 $ 9300 7% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown) overdate variety exists
1756 MM Photo $ 380 $ 600 $ 600 $ 990 21% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown) overdate variety exists
1757 MM Photo $ 210 $ 400 $ 460 $ 2200 10% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown) overdate variety exists
1758 MM Photo $ 390 $ 870 $ 2100 7% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown) overdate variety exists
1759 MM Photo $ 390 $ 780 $ 3000 13% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown)
1760 MM Photo $ 460 $ 760 $ 780 3% KM#104.2 (Imperial crown) overdate variety exists

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110
Lot 30081
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2023 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) UNC
(NGC MS64+)
USD 32 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23022
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31645
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31529
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232009
Lot 64367
Internet Archive
27 Feb 2020 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 April 2 2023 Hong Kong Spring Showcase Auction 61314
Lot 21439
Internet Archive
2 Apr 2023 1747 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) USD 211.20
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 17 - 18 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61364
Lot 21336
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2024 1748 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists UNC
(NGC MS62+)
USD 4921.20
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31646
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1748 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 6900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
2023 March 19 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61313
Lot 23017
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2023 1748 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 3720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Fernando VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232302
Lot 62615
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2023 1748 MF – KM#104.1 (Royal crown) overdate variety exists AU
(NGC AU Details (Obverse Cleaned))
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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