8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M
PLVS VLTRA
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#107.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 hybrid currency system used during this period, where Spanish and Mexican coins were used alongside locally minted coins.
