8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Italy 5 Lire ND
| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Italy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
5.LIRE
Translation: Kingdom of Italy.
Edge
Lettering in relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIO PROTEGGE L'ITALIA
Translation: God protects Italy.
Comment
Countermark on Italy KM#10.1.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, and it features a countermark on an Italian 5 Lire coin, indicating that it was used as currency in both Spain and the Philippines.
