8 Reales LVS - Insurgent countermarked coinage ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
KM#264.1 - Host coin 1811RP and 1812RPKM#264.2 - Host coin 1816RP, 1817RP, 1818RP, 1819RP and 1820RP
KM#264.3 -Host coin 1817
KM#264.4 - Host coin 1811RM
KM#264.5 - Host coin 1811 and 1812
KM#264.6 - Host coin 1811
KM#264.7 - Host coin 1813
KM#264.8 - Host coin 1811 stamp on Reverse
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued between 1811 and 1822, features an interesting countermark, known as the "LVS" initials, which stands for "Las Villas de San Felipe y Santiago de Manila" (The Towns of San Felipe and Santiago de Manila). This countermark was applied by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines to ensure the coin's authenticity and value, as there was a high volume of counterfeit coins in circulation at the time. The presence of this countermark makes the coin a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
