PERU, Colonial. Carlos III, king of Spain, 1759-1788. 8 Reales 1773 (Silver, 40 mm, 26.91 g, 12 h), Lima. CAROLUS•III• - DEI•GRATIA Laureate and cuirassed bust of Charles III to right, below •1773•. Rev. •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•(LIMAE in monogram) •8R•J•M• Crowned coat of arms between the Pillars of Hercules. Calicó 1036 . Beautiful iridescent toning. Tiny marks and flan faults, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.