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8 Reales - Isabela II Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#85242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Peru
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUB • PERUANA • MAE • 8 R • J • M •
• 1827 •
Unabridged legend: Republica Peruana.
Translation: Peruvian Republic.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM#142.1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain, who ruled from 1833 to 1868. The coin was minted in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at the time, and it features a countermark on a Peru 8 Reales coin. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been certified by the Spanish authorities in the Philippines. The use of a countermark on a foreign coin was a common practice during this period, as it allowed the Spanish authorities to control the circulation of foreign currency in their colonies.
