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8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Bolivia 8 Soles ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 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 | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Tree at center with two alpacas laying below. Six 6-pointed stars on curved line at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA
• PTS • 8S • 1834 • L • M •
Translation: Bolivian Republic.
Edge
Reeded with text.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AYACUCHO SUCRE 1824
Comment
Countermark on Bolivia KM#97.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "F.I." which stands for "Filippine Islands" in Spanish, indicating that it was issued for use in the Philippines, a Spanish colony at the time.
