8 Reales - Carlos III

Features

Issuer	Mexico
King	Charles III (1759-1788)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1772-1789
Value	8 Reales
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Silver (.903)
Weight	27.07 g
Diameter	40 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 15059
References	KM# 106 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

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLUS·III DEI· GRATIA
1772

Translation: Carlos 3rd by the grace of God

Reverse

Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·REX· Mo . 8R . FM

Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales FM

Edge

Segmented reeding with dots between reeds

© DMK Collection

Mint

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Bullion value: USD 18.94

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346 Lot 21032	Nov 5, 2023	1773 FM – KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	XF (PCGS XF40)	USD 1440.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116 Lot 64498	Apr 21, 2021	1773 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 240.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232113 Lot 61505	Mar 31, 2021	1773 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Scratches))	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232125 Lot 64601	Jun 23, 2021	1774 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 192.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232013 Lot 64393	Mar 25, 2020	1774 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Harshly Cleaned))	USD 144.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232009 Lot 64372	Feb 27, 2020	1774 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 480.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231911 Lot 62266	Mar 14, 2019	1774 FM – KM#106.2	AU	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64727	Dec 15, 2022	1775 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248 Lot 61578	Nov 24, 2022	1775 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 960.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245 Lot 62578	Nov 3, 2022	1775 FM – KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 408.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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