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8 Escudos - Ferdinand VII Countermarked on Chile 8 Escudos ND
| Gold (.875) | 27 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 8 Escudos |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Chile within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POR LA RAZON, O LA FUERZA · So · 8E · I
· 1826 ·
Translation: By right or might.
Comment
Countermark on Chile KM#84.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a Chilean 8 Escudos coin, indicating that it was used as currency in both Chile and the Philippines during a time of economic and political connection between the two countries.
