8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (imaginary bust) 1808-1809 front 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (imaginary bust) 1808-1809 back
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (imaginary bust) 1808-1809 photo
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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII imaginary bust

 
Silver (.896) 27.0674 g 40.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Chile
King
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1809
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1541-1817)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
27.0674 g
Diameter
40.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#35211
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned arms and pillars

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISPAN ET IND REX
So 8R FJ

Edge

Chained

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imaginary bust of Ferdinand VII, as the actual bust of the king was not available for use on coins during this time period. Instead, an artist's interpretation of the king's bust was used, resulting in a unique and fictionalized representation of the monarch on the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1808 So FJ 134000 - - - - - -
1809 So FJ 123000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (imaginary bust) 1808-1809 coin.