8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales

€341,481.00
IssuerPhilippines
Year1834-1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Reals
CurrencyReal (1700-1857)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight27.07 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#112
Obverse descriptionCountermark on right-facing bust of Carlos III.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringY • II • CAROLVS • III • D • G • 1772
(Translation: Carlos III by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Spanish coat of arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• HISPAN • ET IND • REX • Mo • 8R • F • M PLUS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.)
EdgeSegmented reeding with dots between reeds.
MintMo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1834-1837)  - Host coin 1772-1789. -
Catalog ID2392353320
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