Charles writes: I found a coin in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and I wanted to know what these following words mean VTRA::QUE::VNUM (by the way it’s dated 1736).
The Latin motto Vtra Que Vnum (V=U) appears on the Spanish Milled Dollar (Pillar dollar or 8 reales) and refers to the two hemispheres of the earth that appear as a design element on the coin. It translates as “Both Are One”. The concept emphasizes the role that the 8 reales enjoyed in world trade in the 18th century.
