8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Mexico 8 Reales

€341,565.00
IssuerPhilippines
Year1834-1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Reals
CurrencyReal (1700-1857)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27.02 g
Dimensions38.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Countermarked
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#119
Obverse descriptionCountermark on right-facing bust of Ferdinand VII.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringY • II • • FERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA • 1821
(Translation: Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Spanish coat of arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• HISPAN • ET IND • REX • Mo • 8R • J • J • PLVS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1834-1837)  - Host coin 1811-1821. -
Catalog ID9017757230
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