CVC & Collectables presents this early 17th-century 8 Reales Cob struck at the Mexico City Mint between 1618 and 1621, during the reign of Philip III of Spain. Featuring the rare MOD assayer initials (for Miguel de Odriozola), this hand-struck coin represents the early phase of silver cob production in the Americas. Certified VF Details by a third-party grader, this coin shows strong devices and visible legends typical of well-preserved cobs from this era.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Spanish Empire
- Ruler: Philip III (r. 1598–1621)
- Date Range: 1618–1621
- Mint: Mexico City
- Assayer: MOD (Miguel de Odriozola)
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Composition: Silver (~.931 fine)
- Weight: ~26.5–27 grams (typical for the type)
- Grade: VF Details — Certified with wear and/or surface cleaning, yet strong remaining detail
- Strike Type: Hand-hammered cob
- Edge: Irregular as struck
- Shape: Irregular, typical cob format
- Reference Type: Colonial pillar dollar / “piece of eight”
Obverse Design:
- Royal coat of arms of Spain with partial legends: typically PHILIPPVS III D G HISPANIARVM REX
- Visible mintmark M and assayer MOD
Reverse Design:
- Jerusalem cross with castles and lions in the quarters
- Partial or complete border legends depending on flan shape and strike
Collectibility:
Collectors of Spanish colonial silver, especially Mexico City cobs, highly prize coins with legible assayer marks, partial legends, and complete or bold cross and shield designs. Despite being noted as VF Details, this coin offers substantial historical character, bold strike features, and represents one of the most iconic silver coins of the New World. Explore the intriguing collection of Spanish Colonial Reales (1500-1808) coins of Mexico: Spanish Colonial Reales
