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8 Reales - Philip V Sumenep countermark
| Silver (.916) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Sumenep (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1732 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Countermarked, Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PHILIPVS V DEI G
Comment
Also called "Real Batu" in Indonesian sources. Countermarks include سمنف (Sumenep) inscription and 5-petalled flower with circular center.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Sultanate of Sumenep, which was a small state in what is now Indonesia, during a time when the Dutch East India Company had a significant influence over the region. The coin features a countermark, which was a stamp or mark applied to a previously issued coin to indicate that it had been authenticated or approved by a particular authority. In this case, the countermark bears the name of Philip V, who was the King of Spain at the time. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Spanish and Indonesian influences in the history of currency.
