8 Reales (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) front 8 Reales (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) back
8 Reales (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) photo
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8 Reales Countermarked ND

 
Silver (.903) - -
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1872-1877
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Countermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#109081
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermark on Mexican 8 Reales, KM#377.

Interesting fact

The 8 Reales coin from Cuba, minted between 1872 and 1877, features a unique countermark, which is a stamp or marking added to the coin after it was minted. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin was valid for circulation in Cuba, and it features the letters "CU" inside a wreath. This interesting fact adds to the coin's historical significance and value to collectors.