© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Santa Marta; Countermarked
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Santa Marta (Colombian states) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colombian War of Independence (1810-1824) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1810 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1616-1820) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield between pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•8R•T•H•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a letter "S" on the reverse side, indicating that it was issued by the City of Santa Marta in the Colombian states. This countermark was applied to coins that were minted in Spain and then shipped to the Americas for circulation, and it helped to identify the coins that were issued by the local authorities in Santa Marta. This coin is a rare example of a countermarked coin from this time period and region, and it is highly sought after by collectors of Latin American numismatics.