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8 Reales - Charles IV Madura star countermark
| Silver (.903) | 27.06 g |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Sumenep (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by columns.
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•8R•F•M•
Comment
Madura Star counterstamp most commonly associated with the Sumenep court at the island of Madura.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a stamp or marking added to a coin that was not present on the original coin. In this case, the Madura star countermark was added to the coin, which is a small star-shaped mark that was used to indicate that the coin was issued by the Sultanate of Sumenep, a region in Indonesia. This countermark was added to the coin after it was originally minted, and it helps to identify the coin's origin and authenticity.
