8 Reales - Isabella II (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales) ND (1834-1837) front 8 Reales - Isabella II (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales) ND (1834-1837) back
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8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND

 
Silver (.896) 27.06 g -
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Queen
Isabella II (1833-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1837
Value
8 Reals
Currency
Real (1700-1857)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Weight
27.06 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#341713
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Spain.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• HISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J • P •
PLUS VLTRA

Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex.

Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.

Comment

Countermark on Peru KM#97.

Interesting fact

The 8 Reales coin with the countermark of Isabella II on a Peru 8 Reales coin was used as a form of currency in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, and it weighed 27.06 grams.