8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales
1828 year| Silver (.903) | 25 g | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#339835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Countermark. Partial legend of host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1828.
Comment
Countermark on Peru 8 Reales KM#136.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 Peru and then shipped to the Philippines for circulation, as a way to indicate their authenticity and validity for use in the colony. The countermark was first introduced in 1828, and it remained in use until the Philippines gained independence from Spain in 1898. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a countermarked 8 Reales coin from the Philippines, and it is highly sought after by collectors of Spanish colonial coins.
