Amazing 8s -- Charles III Portrait 8 Reales 1772-1791
1789 Mexico City

Owner Comments:

The 1789 CAROLVS III variety is somewhat scarce and not at all plentiful in mint state, likely due to the transition to CAROLVS VI legend.

Super sharp strike, frosty devices; two die cracks above the crown. From the Heritage 2012 January World Coin Auction. From the catalog "some Prooflike characteristics. Posthumous issue struck after the death of Carlos III. An outstanding example of the type."

This was originally a raw purchase, then graded by NGC, crossed to PCGS and later crossed back at the current grade.