MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos III, king of Spain, 1759-1788. 8 Reales 1770 FM (Silver, 39 mm, 26.73 g, 12 h), Ciudad de México (Mexico City). CAROLVS•III•D•G•HISPAN•ET IND•REX Crowned coat of arms; to left, assayers’ initials FM; to right, value 8. Rev. VTRAQVE VNVM / 1770 Crowned hemispheres between the pillars of Hercules; all set on ground rising out of ocean waves. Calicó 1101. KM 105. Nicely toned. Chinese countermark on each side. Minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.