© Stacks Bowers
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8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Philippines 8 Reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 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 | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#341718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Countermark on hole. Coat of arms of Peru.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Y • II •
REPUB • PERUANA • LIMAE • 8 R • M • M •
• 1832 •
Unabridged legend: Isabel II. Republica Peruana.
Translation: Peruvian Republic.
Comment
Countermark on Philippines KM#83.Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin with the countermark of Isabella II on a Philippines 8 Reales coin is an interesting piece of history because it represents a unique moment in the Philippines' monetary history. The countermark was added to the coin to signify the transition from the Spanish colonial era to the American colonial era, as the Philippines was ceded to the United States in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. This coin is a tangible representation of the complex history of the Philippines and its colonial past.
