© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1811 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARIUM · REX ·
R 8
V SG.
Translation:
King of the Spains
8 Reales
Engraver: Manuel Peleguer Tossar
Edge
Ridge edge
Comment
KM#455.1 Traveling mint (Reus and Tarragona)
KM#455.2 Valencia mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Spain, minted between 1809 and 1811, is that it was one of the last coins to be issued by the Spanish Empire before its downfall. The coin features an image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.903) and weighed 27 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and was widely used for trade and commerce. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Spanish Empire.
