8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales

€1.00
IssuerPhilippines
Year1832-1834
TypeEmergency coin
Value8 Reals
CurrencyReal (1700-1857)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27 g
Dimensions38.50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#65
Obverse descriptionCountermark over right-facing bust of Ferdinand VII.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF. 7. o · FERDIN · VII · DEI · GRATIA · 1821
(Translation: Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Spain.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN · ET IND · REX · Zs · 8R · R · G · PLVS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.)
EdgeAlternating squares and circles.
MintZa
Casa de Moneda de Zacatecas,Mexico (1812-1905)
MintageND (1832-1834)  - Host coin 1811-1821. -
Catalog ID4482059570
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