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8 Escudos - Isabel II {counterstamped on Mexico City Hank on Book 8 Escudos)
Country: Philippines
Denomination: 8 Escudos
(8)
Year: 1825 (1825-1837)
Material: Gold (.875)
Weight: 27.07 g
Shape: Round
Diameter:
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: philippines
Description:
Obverse
National arms (Republic). Eagle with snake in beak standing on cactus growing out of rock in the middle of lake. At both an oak and laurel wreath, with legend at top.
Reverse
Hand writing in the book of Law with pen that has liberty cap on top. With legend on top. Value, mint, year, assayer's initials, and fineness at bottom. Countermark: Y • II •
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