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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales
1828 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38.95 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#336814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Countermark with serrated border. Parts of host coin legend visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1828
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermarked 8 Reales Mexico KM#377.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned "F" on the obverse, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. This countermark was applied to coins that were minted in Mexico and then shipped to the Philippines for circulation, and it helped to distinguish them from coins issued by the Mexican government. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Spanish and Mexican influences in the Philippines during the colonial period.
