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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked Coinage
| Silver (.970) | 23.5 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Chiloé Island (Chilean States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1822-1825 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Republic Real (1817-1852) |
| Composition | Silver (.970) |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned arms between pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·P·8R·P·I·
Comment
Countermark on sand cast copy of Bolivia-Potosi 8 reales.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a unique symbol, the "Chiloé Cross," which was used to verify the authenticity of the coin. This cross was stamped on the coin by the local authorities in Chiloé Island, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coinage.