8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales

Issuer Philippines
Year 1832-1834
Type Emergency coin
Value 8 Reals
Currency Real (1700-1857)
Composition Silver (.896)
Weight 27 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Countermarked
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#77
Obverse description Countermark on right-facing bust of Carlos IV.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering F. 7. o CAROLUS • IIII • DEI • GRATIA • 1808
(Translation: Carlos IV by the Grace of God.)
Reverse description Coat of arms of Spain.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HISPAN • ET • IND • REX • LIMAE • 8R • J • P • PLUS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.)
Edge
Mint LIMAE
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1832-1834) LIMAE - Host coin 1791-1808. -
Numisquare ID 6808450200
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