1796 Mexico 8 Reales Silver Coin - NGC AU58 WINGS

Step back to the age of empires, explorers, and privateers. This 1796 Mexican 8 Reales—known worldwide as the legendary “Piece of Eight”— is a coin that built nations, fueled trade, and even jingled in the pockets of pirates and patriots alike. Struck in the Mexico City Mint under the reign of King Charles IV, it carries the “Mo” mintmark and assayer’s initials “FM,” a hallmark of quality recognized across the globe.

Certified by NGC as AU58 and elevated to the elite WINGS designation, this coin is recognized as the best of the best within its grade. That distinction makes it more than silver—it makes it history in motion, preserved at near-uncirculated quality more than two centuries later.

Why This Coin Matters:

• The World’s First Global Currency – Accepted in the American colonies, across Europe, and throughout Asia, the 8 Reales was the backbone of world commerce.

• Pirates, Patriots & Revolutionaries – These coins circulated in the age of high-seas adventure, carried in treasure fleets and hoarded by privateers. They were also the hard currency that helped fuel the American Revolution and early United States economy.

• Proudly Mexican, Globally Revered – The Mexico City Mint was the crown jewel of Spanish colonial coinage, striking silver coins that set the standard of trust from Boston to Beijing.

• Investment-Quality Rarity – With nearly an ounce of fine silver (.7797 Troy oz), plus the scarcity of a high-grade AU58 with the prestigious WINGS designation, this coin commands a premium far beyond its melt value.

Exotic. Historic. Unmistakably bold. Owning a 1796 8 Reale coin is like holding a piece of the Age of Discovery in your hand. Add to your collection a coin that tells the story of commerce, conquest, and the birth of the modern world—where American freedom and Mexican silver walked hand-in-hand.

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