8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1808-1811 front 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1808-1811 back
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1808-1811 photo
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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Colonial Milled Coinage

 
Silver (.896) 27.0674 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1811
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1568-1858)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46623
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Spain with pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering: HISPAN · ET IND · REX · ME · 8R · J · P

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1808-1811 from Peru is that it was minted during the Spanish colonial period in Peru, and it features the image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during this time period and was an important part of the economy in Peru and other Spanish colonies in South America.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1809 JP - - - - - -
1810 JP - - - - - -
1811 JP - - - - - -

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 (Colonial Milled Coinage) 1808-1811 coin.