8 Reales - Charles III

Features

Issuer Bolivia
King Charles III (1759-1788)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1767-1770
Value 8 Reales
Currency Colonial Real (1574-1825)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 27.07 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
58534
References KM# 50
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, assayer iitials at left, value at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAROLUS III · D · G · HISPAN · ET IND · REX
JR 8

Translation: Charles III, by God's grace king of Spain and the Indies

Reverse

Crowned globe between two crowned pillars, waves beneath.

Script: Latin

Translation:
UTRA QUE UNUM
PLUS VLTR
PTS 1769 PTS

Mint

Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1767 PTS JR 15% 4 petailed rosette
1767 PTS JR 4% 6 petailed rosette
1768 PTS JR 15% 4 petailed rosette
1768 PTS JR 7% 6 petailed rosette
1769 PTS JR Photo 19% fancy 9 - dot after CAROLUS
1769 PTS JR 4% fancy 9 on rounded 9 - no dot after CAROLUS
1769 PTS JR Photo 15% rounded 9 - no dot after CAROLUS
1770 PTS JR 56% dot after CAROLUS - overdated variety exists
1770 PTS JR 15% no dot after CAROLUS

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Numista Rarity index: 78 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 19.92 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #1
Lot 35
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2020 1769 PTS JR – fancy 9 - dot after CAROLUS XF
(EF)
USD 850.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232110
Lot 64304
Internet Archive
26 May 2021 1769 PTS JR – rounded 9 - no dot after CAROLUS UNC
(details - note dot on reverse)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61319
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Environmental Damage))
USD 1110.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121
Lot 64304
Internet Archive
26 May 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Environmental Damage))
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2023 September 3 Spotlight: Shipwreck and Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61337
Lot 21112
Internet Archive
3 Sep 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65295
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU50)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232307
Lot 63263
Internet Archive
9 Feb 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Obverse Tooled))
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116
Lot 64293
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2021 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30421
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles IIIPicture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Charles III
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23148
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 Undetermined XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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