8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Peru 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.896) | 27.06 g | 39 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341715 |
|---|---|
| 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#117.1.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 minted in the Philippines during the reign of Isabella II of Spain, who ruled from 1833 to 1868. The coin features the profile of the young queen on one side and the coat of arms of Spain on the other. The countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was minted in the Philippines, and it is believed that only a small number of these coins were produced. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Philippines and Spanish colonialism.
