8 Reales - Isabella II Countermark on Bolivia 8 Reales

Issuer Philippines
Year 1834-1837
Type Emergency coin
Value 8 Reals
Currency Real (1700-1857)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 27 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Countermarked
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#96
Obverse description Countermark on left facing bust of Carlos III.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Y • II • • CAROLUS • III • DEI • GRATIA • 1773
(Translation: Carlos III by the Grace of God.)
Reverse description Crowned Spanish coat of arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • PTS • 8R • J • R •
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies.)
Edge
Mint PTS
Potosi, Bolivia (1572-1953)
Mintage ND (1834-1837) - Host coin 1773-1789. -
Numisquare ID 1360455530
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