© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEX · I · IMPERATOR · CONSTITUT · 8 · R · I · M ·
Translation: Mexico's first Constitutional Emperor.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#304.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 Mexican 8 Reales coin, which was used to validate its authenticity and value in the Philippines. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex monetary system that existed during the colonial era in the Philippines.
