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PHILIP III (1598-1621). 8 Reales. (Ar. 27.54g/39mm). 1611. Zaragoza CA. (Cal-2019-996). Point in the middle of the shield on the obverse. Encapsulated by NGC AU DETAILS. Dark patina. Very rare specimen and more like that.

Ex Áureo & Calicó 331, 05/31/2018, Lot No. 453.

Philip III (II of Aragon as stated on this coin) ordered a not excessive number of coins to be minted in Aragon. Even smaller were the large module pieces, which were minted practically at a testimonial level. In these extremely rare Eight Reales , the Escudo of Aragon with the four crowned bars stands out on the obverse. On the left the letters CA (mintmark) and VIII on the right and legend around it. On the reverse, the shield with four quarters and a Moor's head from the battle of Alcoraz in each quarter (a detail that was already introduced on their coins by Juana and Carlos) crowned by the cross of Íñigo Arista, accompanied by a legend. It is a currency of clear Castilian assimilation that did not have continuity in this kingdom since in Catalonia, the coinage of the Croat continued, and in Valencia with the divuités, all with a significantly lower module.