8 Reales - Charles III

Features

Issuer	New Spain (Mexico)
Król	Charles III (1759-1788)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1772-1789
Value	8 Reales
Currency	Real (1535-1897)
Composition	Srebro (.903)
Weight	27.07 g
Diameter	40 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 15059
References	KM# 106 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Popiersie zwrócone w prawo Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
CAROLUS·III DEI· GRATIA
1772

Reverse

Ramiona hiszpańskie
Para filarów oddzielonych zwieńczoną prostą tarczą z lwami, zamkami, granatem i trzema wyśrodkowanymi Fleurs-de-Lis. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

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

Edge

Segmentowy stroik z kropkami między stroikami Automatically translated

Mint

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

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Date	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1772 FM						(en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	3%
1772 MF						(en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark; inverted "MF" error)	1.5%
1773 FM		$ 420	$ 1500			(en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	1.5%
1773 FM				$ 250		(en) KM#106.2	3%
1774 FM			$ 160	$ 240	$ 1000	(en) KM#106.2	5%
1775 FM			$ 210	$ 460	$ 4300	(en) KM#106.2	5%
1776 FM		$ 300	$ 420	$ 1400		(en) KM#106.2	9%
1777 FF						(en) KM#106.2	1.8%
1777 FM						(en) KM#106.2 overdate variety exists	4%
1778 FF						(en) KM#106.2 overdate variety exists	7%
1778 FM						(en) KM#106.2	2%
1779 FF		$ 190	$ 190	$ 310	$ 3200	(en) KM#106.2	7%
1780 FF	$ 150	$ 190	$ 220	$ 320		(en) KM#106.2	6%
1781 FF		$ 130	$ 130	$ 190	$ 4100	(en) KM#106.2	8%
1782 FF			$ 320	$ 320		(en) KM#106.2	8%
1783 FF		$ 170	$ 290			(en) KM#106.2	37%
1783 FM						(en) KM#106.2	3%
1784 FF						(en) KM#106.2	2%
1784 FM		$ 160				(en) KM#106.2	5%
1785 FM						(en) KM#106.2a	2%
1788 FM		$ 100				(en) KM#106.2a	7%
1789 FM						(en) KM#106.2a	4%

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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: 21 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 53.29 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.786 oz

Current srebro price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price

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As this coin was minted in Mexico in 1784 and was widely used in China. had the coin traveled by the Manila galleon from Acapulco to Manila? It could have been possible

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 April 12 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61612 Lot 22039	12 Apr 2026	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	AU (NGC AU55)	USD 915.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 March 17 - 18 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61364 Lot 21350	17 Mar 2024	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	XF (PCGS XF45)	USD 2040.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346 Lot 21032	5 Nov 2023	1773 FM – (en) 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 Select Auction 232617 Lot 64287	16 Apr 2026	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	VF (NGC VF Details (Chopmarked))	USD 183.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61584 Lot 21034	4 Jan 2026	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.1 (inverted "MF" or "FM" and mintmark)	VF (NGC VF35)	USD 671.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 May 6 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61376 Lot 25052	6 May 2024	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.2	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116 Lot 64498	21 Apr 2021	1773 FM – (en) 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	31 Mar 2021	1773 FM – (en) 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 232422 Lot 65330	23 May 2024	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.2	XF	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 January 20 Spotlight: Shipwreck & Treasure World Coins Showcase Auction 61465 Lot 21114	20 Jan 2025	1773 FM – (en) KM#106.2	VF (NGC VF Details (Sea Salvaged))	USD 870.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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