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8 Reales - Isabel II Countermark on Colombia 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.835) | 27.02 g | 36.50 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 27.02 g |
| Diameter | 36.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, ribbon at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
B.A
COLOMBIANO
OCHO
REALES.
R. S.
Translation: Liberty. Eight Colombian reals.
Comment
Countermark on Colombia KM#89.Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin with the countermark of Isabel II on a Colombia 8 Reales coin is a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in the Philippines, which was then a Spanish colony. The coin was minted between 1834 and 1837, a period that saw the rise of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, which ultimately led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic in 1899. Despite the turmoil of this time, the coin remains a testament to the rich cultural and economic history of the Philippines and its ties to the wider world.
