© PCGS
© PCGS
8 Escudos - Isabella II Countermark on Mexico 8 Escudos ND
| Gold (.875) | 27.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 8 Escudos |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle on cactus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEX • I • IMPERATOR • CONSTITUT • 8 • S • J • M •
Translation: Mexico's first Constitutional Emperor.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#313.1.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain, who ruled from 1833 to 1868. The coin was minted in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at the time, and it features a countermark on a Mexican 8 Escudos coin. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been certified by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines. The use of a countermark on a foreign coin was a common practice during this period, as it allowed the Spanish authorities to validate the coin's authenticity and ensure that it was accepted as legal tender in the colony.
