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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked on Peru 8 Reales
1828 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1813-1833) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1828 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Countermark with serrated border. Partial legend of host coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANILA
1828.
Comment
Counterstamp on Peru (Lima) 8 Reales, KM#142.3.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a Peru 8 Reales coin, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in both Spain and its colonies in the Americas. This highlights the coin's connection to the broader history of colonialism and trade in the region.
