8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.896) | 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 (.896) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J • P •
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM#106.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 administration 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 distinguish them from coins issued directly by the Philippine mint. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted in Peru but circulated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
