
mexico-spanish-colonial-1771-item-2
Image: Kingdom of Spain (for Mexico) (coin), Heritage Auctions (image) (Public domain)
Denomination8 Reales
Country / EmpireMexico (Spanish Colonial)
Obverse DesignBust of King Charles III facing right, surrounded by the legend 'CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA' (Charles III by the Grace of God).
Reverse DesignCrowned Spanish shield flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with the legend 'HISPAN ET IND REX Mo 8R F M' (King of Spain and the Indies, Mexico City, 8 Reales, Assayer's initials F M).
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