8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Argentina 8 Reales) ND (1832-1834) front 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Argentina 8 Reales) ND (1832-1834) back
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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Argentina 8 Reales ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Philippines
King
Ferdinand VII (1813-1833)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1832-1834
Value
8 Reals
Currency
Real (1700-1857)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#340772
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Argentina.

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermark on Argentina KM#20.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Argentina 8 Reales) ND (1832-1834) from Philippines made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. The coin was first introduced in 1832 and was used until 1834, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design. The coin features an image of King Ferdinand VII of Spain on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other. The countermark on the coin indicates that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.