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 CARLOS 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.

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