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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VTRAQUE VNUM
PLUS VLTR
Mo 1762 Mo
Translation: Both as one. Further beyond.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#105.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, as a way to distinguish them from coins issued directly by the Mexican mint. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Spanish and Mexican influences in the history of Philippine currency.
