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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII MVA - Royalist Countermarked Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 g | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1821 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Remaining design from host coin.
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on host coin andInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (MVA - Royalist Countermarked Coinage) 1809-1821 from Mexico is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The coin was issued by the Spanish colonial government, but it was countermarked by the Mexican insurgents who were fighting for independence. This countermarking was done to indicate that the coin was approved by the insurgent government, and it helped to undermine the legitimacy of the Spanish colonial government. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be used as a tool for political propaganda and resistance.
