© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 25 g | - |
| 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 | 25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Peru.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PERU • LIBRE • M • 8R • J • P •
• 1822 •
Translation: Free Peru.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM#130.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 Peru 8 Reales coin, indicating that it was minted in the Philippines and not in Spain. This coin is a rare example of the hybrid currency system that existed during this time, where Spanish coins were used alongside locally-minted coins in the Philippines.
