Mexico, Charles III, Chop Marked Piece of Eight (8 Reales)

This coin has been graded and authenticated by NGC® (the Numismatic Guranty Company) and has been mounted by them in a tamper-proof plastic slab. As such, please note that it does not include a display box.

• Origin: New Spain (Spanish Empire)
• Authority: King Charles III
• Date: 1779
• Denomination: AR (silver) 8 reales, also known as a "Piece of Eight" or "Spanish Silver Dollar"
• Mint: Mexico City
• Grade: Chopmarked
• Obverse: CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA (Charles III by the grace of God) - Bust of the king facing right
• Reverse: HISPAN ET IND REX Mo 8R FF (King of Spain and the Indies, Mexico City, 8 Reales) - A pair of pillars separated by a crowned shield with lions, castles, a pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
• Notes: Spanish 8 reales were a favored currency around the world during the 18th and 19th centuries, due to their high silver content. This coin has chopmarks stamped onto it, which were made by merchants in Asia who wanted to test the purity of the silver.

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