Amazing 8s -- Charles III Portrait 8 Reales 1772-1791
1788 Madrid
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
SPAIN |
| Item Description: |
8R 1788M M CHARLES III |
| Full Grade: |
NGC XF 45 |
| Owner: |
jgenn |
Owner Comments:
I was finally able, after waiting 11 years, to replace my worn specimen of this date with a much nicer example of the Charles III portrait design from the Madrid mint. It was the first 8 reales issued from the Madrid mint since the 1782 mintage. Other than the crowned M mint mark, the design is the same as the other principle Spanish mint of the time, Seville.
From the Heritage October 2021 World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction.