1741 Mexico City 8 Reales (Pillar Dollar). Philip V | Mo MF. References: KM-104; Calicó-1458. Well-struck Mint State pillar dollar with crisp central detail and bold legends. Obverse with the crowned Pillars of Hercules rising from the sea, banners inscribed PLVS VLTRA, flanking the crowned hemispheres; VTRAQUE VNUM around, assayers M·F at sides, date 1741 below. Reverse with the crowned Spanish Bourbon arms encircled by PHILIP·V·D·G·HISPAN·ET·IND·REX. Even grey-silver toning; light, scattered marks consistent with the grade. An attractive and historically important example of the premier global trade coin of the 18th century. NGC MS-63.