2 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Spain 2 Reales ND
| Silver (.806) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 2 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.806) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#340765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Castile and Leon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 2
S CN
Translation: King of Spain.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned "F" on the obverse, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. This countermark was applied to coins minted in Spain and sent to the Philippines to serve as local currency, and it helped to distinguish them from coins issued by the Spanish government for circulation in Spain itself. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted in Spain but circulated in the Philippines during the colonial period.
