8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Countermarked Coinage
Features
| Issuer |
Chiloé Island
(Chilean States)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1822-1825 |
| Value | 8 Reals |
| Currency | Real (1541-1852) |
| Composition | Silver (.970) |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 35412 |
| References | KM# 2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Ferdinand VII flanked by countermarks "chi", "loe". Legend on sides, near edge. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA
• 1822 •
Unabridged legend: Ferdinand VIII Dei Gratia
Translation: Ferdinand the 7th., by Grace of God
Reverse
Crowned arms between pillars. Legend on sides and below, near edge, mintmark, face value and assayer's initials on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • HISPAN • ET IND • REX • P • 8R • P • J •
Unabridged legend: Hispania et Indiæ Rex Potosí 8 Reals Pedro Juan
Translation: Spain and India king, Potosì, 8 Reals Pedro Prudencio de Esquerrenea - Juan Palomo y Sierra
Comments
Countermark on sand cast copy of Bolivia-Potosi 8 reales.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1822 | 80% | ||||||||||||||
| 1825 | 40% | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 92
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Bullion value: USD 49.70
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Actual silver weight: 0.733 oz
Current silver price: 67.81 USD/oz (see silver price 
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