© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Bolivia 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 42 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 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Spanish coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • PTS • 8R • P • R •
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies.
Comment
Countermark on Bolivia KM#64.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Isabella II of Spain, who was the first woman to rule Spain in her own right. She was only 16 years old when she ascended to the throne in 1833, and her reign lasted until 1868. The countermark on the coin, which features the letters "F.I." (Filippini Isabella), was added by the Philippine government to indicate that the coin was issued under Spanish rule. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex colonial relationships between Spain and the Philippines during the 19th century.
