mexico-spanish-colonial-1771-item
Image: Kingdom of Spain (for Mexico) (coin), Heritage Auctions (image) (Public domain)
Denomination8 Reales (Pillar Dollar)
Country / EmpireMexico (Spanish Colonial)
Obverse DesignTwo crowned globes representing the Old and New Worlds, flanked by the crowned Pillars of Hercules with the motto 'PLUS ULTRA' on banners. The legend typically reads 'VTRAQUE VNUM' (Both are One) and the date.
Reverse DesignCrowned Spanish coat of arms (shield) with the Bourbon escutcheon. The legend typically includes the king's name (CAROLUS III D G HISPAN ET IND REX - Charles III, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies), mint mark, and assayer's initial.
