8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Bolivia 8 Reales
1828 year| Silver (.896) | 27.07 g | 38.50 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#339830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Countermark. Partial legend of host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1828.
Comment
Countermark on Bolivia 8 Reales KM 84.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned FVII monogram on the obverse, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines during the reign of King Ferdinand VII. This countermark was applied to coins that were originally minted in Bolivia, and it signifies the coin's validity for circulation in the Philippines. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Spanish and Philippine numismatic history.
