1783 El Cazador Shipwreck Mexico MO FF 8R 8 Reales Coin Carolus III ANACS AU53

Description

Antique 1783 Mexican 8 reales coin. Obverse: the head of King Carolus III of Spain, facing right, dressed like an ancient Roman emperor; the words “Carolus III” along the left edge, “Dei Gratia” along the right edge, and the year centered along the bottom edge. Reverse: crowned coat of arms flanked by two ribbon wrapped pillars; the words “Hispan Et Ind Rex Mo (Mexico City’s mint mark) 8R FF (assayer’s initials)” along the bottom three quarters of the edge and separated by dots. Graded by The American Numismatic Association Certification Service. Coin grade AU 53 – About Uncirculated. The coin has very light wear or maybe only a trace of friction on the highest points. It has nearly full mint luster.

Condition

Good Overall - Details very good; some tarnish

Dimensions

1.5” (Diameter)