© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.917) | 27 g | 40 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 | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · F
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies.
Edge
Segmented reeding with dots between reeds.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#106.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the brief period of Spanish rule in the Philippines, specifically between 1832 and 1834. The coin features a countermark on a Mexico 8 Reales coin, indicating that it was minted in the Philippines and not in Mexico, where the original coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during this period and is highly sought after by collectors.
