Spain 1700-S M 8 reales

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Heritage sale 3135, lot 32171
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This specimen was lot 32171 in Heritage sale 3135 (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $7,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Spain: Charles II 8 Reales 1700 S-M XF40 NGC, Seville mint. Large crown, "HISPANIA" variety. Eminently scarce "Maria" type, with a dearth of auction records, even when extending the search back over 20 years. The scarcity is turned up a notch when recognizing that there are three varieties in the spelling of "HISPANIA." The quality of this specimen is particularly discernible towards the peripherals, where the strength of strike and surviving detail stand out. A rare opportunity for those looking to add Spanish unicorns to their cabinet. From the Grundy Collection of Latin American and Spanish Coins." This type was struck at Seville dated 1699 and 1700. Earlier "Maria" eight reales from this mint were undated cobs (KM 41.2). This date also comes with the mintmark "S" and assayer initial "M" reversed. All the early eight reales of Spain are rare and expensive.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 27.46 g, 0.931 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Cayón-7709 ("HISPANIA"), KM 244, Dav-4421, Cal-802.

Source:

  • Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005.
  • Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Juan Carlos I, 1474 a 2001, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2008.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2026 September 1 - 5 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3135, featuring The Vila Rica Collection of Brazilian Gold Coins, Part II, and The Grundy Collection of Latin American and Spanish Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2026.

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