Heritage Auctions

8 Reals – Chiloé Island

Context

Years: 1822–1825

Country: Chile

Issuer: Chiloé Island

Ruler: Ferdinand VII

Currency:

(1541—1852)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 23.5 g

Silver weight: 22.79 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 97% Silver

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Cast, Countermarked

References

KM: #2

Numista: #35412

Value

Bullion value: $62.59

Obverse

Inscription:

FERDIN • VII • DEI • GRATIA

• 1822 •

Translation:

FERDINAND VII BY THE GRACE OF GOD

1822

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Inscription:

• HISPAN • ET IND • REX • P • 8R • P • J •

Translation:

King of Spain and the Indies, 8 Reales, Potosi, Assayer J.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1822	—	—
1825	—	—

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