1 Real - Isabella II Countermark on Mexico 1 Real ND
| Silver (.917) | 3.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
• Mo • 1752 • M •
Translation: Both as one.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#76.Interesting fact
The countermark on the Mexico 1 Real coin, which features Isabella II, was added by the Philippine revolutionary government in 1898, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The countermark was used to validate the coin for use in the Philippines, and it features the initials "F.I." (Filippinas Independientes) and a star, symbolizing the country's fight for independence. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history, representing the intersection of Mexican and Philippine numismatics.
