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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked on Mexico 8 Reales
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1824-1830 (1830) |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Countermark within serrated circle. Partial legend of host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1830.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#377.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a Mexico 8 Reales coin, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in both Mexico and the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. This highlights the historical and cultural significance of the coin, as it represents the economic ties between the two countries and the spread of Spanish influence in the region.
