1759-G P 8 R Calico-437 N1 认证号31767584, PCGS号259446

Spanish 8 Reales from Guatemala of Ferdinand VI type. Unlike the other colonial mints, Guatemala seems to have issued more four reales than any other denomination. Gilboy marks the Guatemalan half, one and two reales as "rare" and the eight reales as "scarce" to "normal." None are marked as common. Guatemalan issues are notably cruder than other mints, with this example showing some reverse strike weakness.

In terms of chopmarked examples, all denominations are rare. In his book "Chopmarked Coins - A History" Gullberg lists chopmarked 8 reales from Guatemala as "quite rare" with 11-25 known.

This coin is the epitome of what I strive for with this collection. High state of preservation, a few nice chops, with original and attractive surfaces. A one of a kind coin that I am proud to hold. Just two obverse and one reverse chops, all interesting and fairly well defined. One obverse drill mark helps connect this coin with it's intended purpose as trade bullion with authenticity constantly in question.