8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Bolivia 8 Soles
1828 year| Silver (.896) | 27.07 g | 38.5 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 | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#336793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Countermark with serrated border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1828.
Comment
Countermark on 8 soles Bolivia KM#84.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a countermark, which is a mark or symbol stamped on top of the original mint mark, indicating that the coin has been certified or authenticated by a third party. In this case, the countermark is the letters "FV" (Ferdinand VII) stamped on top of the original Bolivian 8 Soles mint mark. This countermark was added by the Philippine government in 1828, as a way to verify the authenticity of the coin and to indicate that it was issued under the authority of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a unique insight into the history of currency and trade in the region.
