8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Bolivia 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.896) | 27 g | 38 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 | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#340776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN · ET IND · REX · PTS · 8R · P · J ·
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex. Potosi. 8 Reales.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Comment
Countermark on Bolivia 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 minted in Bolivia and shipped to the Philippines to serve as local currency, highlighting the complex monetary system that existed under Spanish colonial rule.
