© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 38.50 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 | 38.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · H · J ·
PLVS VLTRA
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Edge
Alternating squares and circles.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#110.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 that were minted specifically for the Philippines. This coin is a rare example of a countermarked coin from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
