8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales

€1.00
IssuerPhilippines
Year1832-1834
TypeEmergency coin
Value8 Reals
CurrencyReal (1700-1857)
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight27 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#79
Obverse descriptionCountermark on right-facing bust of Ferdinand VII.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF. 7. o FERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA • 1814
(Translation: Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Spain.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J • P • PLUS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.)
Edge
MintLIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1832-1834) LIMAE - Host coin 1810-1824. -
Catalog ID3023666950
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