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Lot 348:
1804 Spanish Colonial Real de a Ocho or Piece of Eight, Potosí, Vicekingdom of Peru Silver Coin
Description
1804 Spanish Colonial Real de a Ocho or Piece of Eight, Potosí, Vicekingdom of Peru. silver coin from the late 18th century, featuring the bust of King Charles IV. Key details include:
Monarch: Charles IV of Spain
Denomination: 8 Reales, also known as a "piece of eight"
Mint: "P" for the Potosi mint in Bolivia
Composition: Made of silver with a fineness of approximately 0.8960 and a weight of about 27.0674 grams
Historical Context: These coins were widely circulated as a standard for international commerce
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