8 Reales, Mexico, 1740

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One (1) 8 reales coin

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Mexico, 1740

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Obverse Image: Arms

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Obverse Text: PHILIP V DG HISPAN ET IND REX

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Reverse Image: Two globes flanked by pillars and topped with a crown

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Reverse Text: IN UTRUQUE UNUM M 1740

Date Made: 1740Associated Date: 1740

Ruler: Philip V King of Spain

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: MexicoPlace Of Issue: Mexico

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1992.0061.0471Catalog Number: 1992.0061.0471Accession Number: 1992.0061

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: .3 cm x 3.7 cm; 1/8 in x 1 15/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-982e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1107863

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