Introduction to Spanish Colonial Colombian Coins
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1814/3 (overdate) Popayan mint, 8 Reales. Worth one dollar in the early years of the U.S. Mintmark "P", Assayer JF. Ferdinand VII of Spain. Largest silver coin minted by Spain. Known as a "piece of eight" (that is, a piece of 8 Reales). Diameter: 41 mm. |
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1819 Bogota mint, 1 Real. Mintmark "NR" (Nuevo Reino), Assayer FJ. The J of the assayer's mark is inverted - this is a scarce variety. Ferdinand VII of Spain. Diameter: 19.5 mm. |
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