8 Reales Silver Coin – Mexico 1796 – NGC AU58 Condition
Struck in 1796 during the final decades of the Spanish Empire, this Mexico City 8 Reales is a near-Mint State survivor of one of the most widely traded coins ever produced. These “pieces of eight” fueled world commerce from Manila to London.
With an AU58 grade from NGC, this coin sits just shy of Mint State—showing minimal handling, lustrous surfaces, and a high level of remaining detail. Coins of this era were heavily used; preserved examples like this are significantly scarcer.
Why It Stands Out:
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Late-Colonial Beauty: A snapshot of New Spain before independence reshaped the continent.
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Near MS Quality: AU58 examples carry outstanding visual impact.
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Trade-Route Icon: This coin may have crossed oceans before landing in a collector’s cabinet.
A remarkable high-grade example of the world-famous 8 Reales.
Original: $1,475.00
-70%$1,475.00
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Struck in 1796 during the final decades of the Spanish Empire, this Mexico City 8 Reales is a near-Mint State survivor of one of the most widely traded coins ever produced. These “pieces of eight” fueled world commerce from Manila to London.
With an AU58 grade from NGC, this coin sits just shy of Mint State—showing minimal handling, lustrous surfaces, and a high level of remaining detail. Coins of this era were heavily used; preserved examples like this are significantly scarcer.
Why It Stands Out:
-
Late-Colonial Beauty: A snapshot of New Spain before independence reshaped the continent.
-
Near MS Quality: AU58 examples carry outstanding visual impact.
-
Trade-Route Icon: This coin may have crossed oceans before landing in a collector’s cabinet.
A remarkable high-grade example of the world-famous 8 Reales.
