Coin Specifications
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Date: 1798, under King Charles IV of Spain
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Mint & Assayer: Mexico City (Mo), assayer FM (KM 109)
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Denomination & Metal: 8 Reales (~27.07 g, silver ~0.896, about 0.78 troy oz)
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Chopmarks: Small stamped merchant validation marks from Chinese/Southeast Asian traders—indicative of Far Eastern circulation
Market Condition & Availability
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Grading: Many offerings graded by NGC (often as XF, AU, XF Details when surface issues exist) or ANACS
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Typical Grade Level: Circulated – Fine through XF, often with wear in central fields due to commerce
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Year | 1798 |
| Mint/Assayer | Mexico City “Mo”, FM (KM 109) |
| Metal | Silver, ~0.78 oz Ag |
| Chopmarks | Yes – Chinese merchant stamps |
| Typical Grade | XF / VF (NGC / ANACS certified) |
