Pieces of almost all possible shapes, trapezoids, triangles, deformed circles, and even in the shape of a half heart, in short, irregular.
The macuquinas were pieces that, beyond their forms, obtained international fame due to a commercial route that the ship "Nao de China" travelled through. The ship that in 1572 travelled from the coasts of the Philippines to the port of Acapulco.
Through this journey, the coins produced in Mexico began to be used in places in Asia and North America; for his law was highly trusted. For this reason, in 1575 this coin was already produced in large quantities to be distributed to different corners of the world.
In the following centuries, the silver of the territory was exported in its majority and for the same reason, it came to represent 56.9% of world silver for the 18th century.
A feature in addition to its shape is the presence of the mint on the left side and the denomination on the right side to facilitate its use when making transactions.
Did you know that Mexico and Peru share certain Numismatic stories? The Macuquinas are pieces that were also produced in Peru. Find out more at: https://www.bcrp.gob.pe/museocentral/museo-numismatico-del-peru.html.
Felipe IV. 8 reais. Mexico. 1636, without assayer. silver. Die proof and perforated
Carlos II. 8 reais. México. 1671 .G. Silver
Felipe V. 1 reais .México circa 1700 R. Silver