8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermark on Peru 8 Reales

8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales) - obverse8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Philippines
King Ferdinand VII (1813-1833)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1832-1834
Value 8 Reals
Currency Real (1700-1857)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 27.07 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, countermarked
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42069
References KM# 83
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Series: Type V countermark

Obverse

Countermark on standing Liberty holding shield and spear with cap.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F. 7. o
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN •
LIBERTAD

Translation: Firm and Happy for the Union. Liberty.

Reverse

Coat of arms of Peru.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUB • PERUANA • LIMAE • 8R • J • M
• 1832 •

Unabridged legend: Republica Peruana.

Translation: Peruvian Republic.

Mint

LIMAE Lima, Peru (1565-date)

Comments

Countermark on Peru KM#142.3.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1832-1834)  43% Host coin 1828.
ND (1832-1834)  86% Host coin 1833.
ND (1832-1834)  29% Host coin 1834.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 1 Autumn Hong Kong World Coins Showcase Auction 61341
Lot 21606
Internet Archive
1 Oct 2023 Undetermined XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62717
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 Undetermined XF
(NGC XF Details (Cleaned))
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 560
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 Undetermined XF USD 521.02
(EUR 483.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 561
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 Undetermined XF USD 421.77
(EUR 391.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22204
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 Undetermined VF
(PCGS VF Details (Corrosion Removed))
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232402
Lot 62420
Internet Archive
4 Jan 2024 Undetermined VF
(PCGS VF35)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 1 Autumn Hong Kong World Coins Showcase Auction 61341
Lot 21604
Internet Archive
1 Oct 2023 Undetermined VF
(PCGS VF35)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232242
Lot 63555
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2022 Undetermined VF
(PCGS VF Details (Repaired))
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
2022 October 2 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61290
Lot 99414
Internet Archive
2 Oct 2022 Undetermined VF
(NGC VF Details (Scratches))
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)Picture 1 of a sold 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Countermark on Peru 8 Reales)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232223
Lot 62634
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2022 Undetermined VF
(NGC VF Details (Cleaned))
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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