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Denomination8 Reales (Piece of Eight, Pillar Dollar)
Country / EmpireNew Spain (Mexico City Mint)
Obverse DesignBust of King Charles III, legend 'CAROLUS III D G HISPAN ET IND REX' (Charles III, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies).
Reverse DesignTwo globes representing the Old and New Worlds, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules (Columns of Hercules), with a crown above, and waves below. Legend 'VTRAQUE UNUM' (Both are One), date, mint mark, and assayer's initials.
