© 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#341170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Zs · 8R · R · G ·
PLVS VLTRA
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Edge
Alternating squares and circles.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#111.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 minted in Mexico and shipped to the Philippines to serve as local currency, and it helped to distinguish them from coins issued by the Mexican government. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex monetary system of the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines.
