8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked Coinage

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IssuerChiloé Island (Chilean States)
Year1818-1819
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Reals
CurrencyReal (1541-1852)
CompositionSilver (.970)
Weight23.5 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Cast, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1
Obverse descriptionFerdinand VII flanked by countermarks `chi`, `loe`. Legend on sides, near edge. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDIN VII DEI GRATIA 1818
(Translation: Ferdinand the 7th., by Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms between pillars. Legend on sides and below, near edge, mintmark, face value and assayer`s initials on left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* HISPAN * ET IND * REX * LME * 8R * J * P *
(Translation: Spain and India king, Lima, 8 Reals Juan Martínez de Roxas - Pablo Cano Melgarejo)
Edge
MintLima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage1818  - -
1819  - -
Catalog ID4910812660
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