8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1834 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle on cactus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEX · I · IMPERATOR · CONSTITUT · 8 · R · I · M ·
Translation: Mexico's first Constitutional Emperor.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#307.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 authorities in the Philippines. This countermark was applied to coins that were minted in Mexico and then shipped to the Philippines for circulation, as a way to distinguish them from coins issued directly by the Mexican mint. This practice of countermarking coins was a common method used by Spanish colonial authorities to regulate the flow of currency in their territories.