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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII 2nd portrait
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1830 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPANIARUM · REX ·
R 8
M G · J ·
Unabridged legend: Madrid, Gregorio Lázaro Labrandero, José Sánchez Delgado
Translation:
King of the Spains
8 Reales
Engraver: Félix Sagau Dalmau de Galcerán
Edge
Embossed pattern
Comment
Traveling mint (Majorca) KM#466.1
Cadiz mint KM#466.2
Madrid mint KM#466.3
Seville mint KM#466.4
Varieties:
KM#466.4 (Seville mint)
Years 1809-1810 SCN (Diademed bust)
Years 1814-1820 SCJ (Laurete bust)
Pictures source: Aureo & Calicó authorized website
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (2nd portrait) 1809-1830 coin from Spain is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the Peninsular War, which was a conflict between Spain and France that lasted from 1807 to 1814. Despite the war, the coin was still minted in silver (.903) and weighed 27 grams, indicating the value and importance of the coin during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1815 MGJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (2nd portrait) 1809-1830 coin.
