8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Queen | Isabella II (1833-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1700-1857) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with spread wings on cactus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEX • I • IMPERATOR • CONSTITUT • 8 • R • J • M •
Translation: Mexico's first Constitutional Emperor.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#307.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 Islands), indicates that it was issued for use in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at the time.
