© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Argentina 8 Soles ND
| Silver (.896) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#340771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Argentina.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION Y LIBERTAD · PTS · F · L · 1815 ·
8 S
Translation: Unity and freedom.
Edge
Laureate
Comment
Countermark on Argentina KM#15.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the initials "FV" (Ferdinand VII) on the reverse side, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines during the reign of King Ferdinand VII. This countermark was applied to existing Argentine 8 Soles coins, which were then circulated in the Philippines as 8 Reales. This practice of countermarking coins was a common method used by colonial powers to create local currency for their territories.
