© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 38 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 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle on cactus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEX · I · IMPERATOR · CONSTITUT · 8 · R · J · M ·
Translation: Mexico's first Constitutional Emperor.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#309.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a crowned FVII monogram on the obverse, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines during the reign of King Ferdinand VII. This countermark was applied to existing Mexican 8 reales coins, which were then circulated in the Philippines as local currency. This coin is a unique example of how colonial powers used currency to exert their influence and control over their territories.
