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8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 25 g | - |
| 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 | 25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Peru.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PERU • LIBRE • LIMAE • 8R • J • P • 1823 •
Translation: Free Peru.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM#136.Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin with the countermark of Isabella II on a Peru 8 Reales coin is a unique and interesting piece of history. It was created during a time when the Philippines was under Spanish rule, and the Spanish government decided to countermark their coins with the image of Isabella II to indicate that they were legitimate and authorized for use in the Philippines. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been countermarked in this way, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
