8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked Coinage

Issuer Chiloé Island (Chilean States)
Year 1818-1819
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 8 Reals
Currency Real (1541-1852)
Composition Silver (.970)
Weight 23.5 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Cast, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1
Obverse description Ferdinand VII flanked by countermarks `chi`, `loe`. Legend on sides, near edge. Date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA 1818
(Translation: Ferdinand the 7th., by Grace of God)
Reverse description Crowned arms between pillars. Legend on sides and below, near edge, mintmark, face value and assayer`s initials on left.
Reverse script Latin
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
Mint Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage 1818 - -
1819 - -
Numisquare ID 4910812660
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