Yours is Ferdinand VII silver coin, casting period 1808 to 1825. The coin has a profile portrait of King Ferdinand VII on the front and Latin Ferdin: on the left. Vii (meaning Ferdinand VII).
These three kinds of double-column silver coins are all Latin DEIGRATLA (meaning grace from God) on the right side of the front, and the Arabic numerals of the casting year are below. The circle on the back is Latin HISPAN. ET.IND.REX.M.8R.HJ, which means the king of Spain and the West Indies, m stands for made in Mexico, and the face value of 8R is 8 Swiss dinars. The last two letters HJ are the initials of the coinage inspector.
The most interesting thing is that when Ferdinand VII ascended the throne 1808, Carriero IV died, because Spain and Mexico were far apart, and the communication and transmission tools were underdeveloped at that time, the Mexican Mint did not know what the new king looked like when it received the new king, so it had to use the head of Carriero IV and the newly made mold of Ferdinand VII to cast a batch of coins, but it was not used much, and many of them were later recovered and destroyed. After Ferdinand VII ascended the throne, the coins of the old king Carriere Luo IV were not destroyed immediately, but were cast to 1809.
People who are new to foreign trade and silver dollar collection circles should read more books on silver coin collection and appreciation, and make comparative reference when identifying the authenticity of silver coins. If you have the conditions, you can make friends with some coin collectors and often ask them for advice. If you have the opportunity to witness the high-grade silver dollar in kind, it will be of great help to improve your appreciation level. Because there are too many counterfeit high-grade silver coins in the market, according to the author's experience, there are three safer ways to buy them: first, friends introduce them, as the saying goes, "friends of friends are friends", and most coin collectors will not cheat their friends with counterfeit coins as fine silver coins unless they are hypocritical and treacherous; Second, go to authentic cultural relics stores, such as state-owned cultural relics stores in some big cities, which not only have a large supply of goods, but also have guaranteed quality, but the only drawback is that the price is too high for ordinary coin collectors to bear; The third is to participate in various coin auctions, hang a sign at the auction, and participate in your favorite silver coin treasure. However, when you attend the auction, you should be clear-headed and not be influenced by the fierce competition at that time, so as not to buy varieties beyond their value at high prices.
Coin collectors can start with some low-grade silver coins, such as "Angelababy" and "Zuo Yang", which are cheap and have a large amount of deposits. At the same time, when collecting foreign trade silver coins, they should also master the following four elements:
1. Product selection: At present, there are many low-grade silver coins such as "Eagle Ocean" and "Sitting Ocean", and the prices are relatively cheap. Coin collectors must master a principle when choosing low-grade silver coins, that is, they are willing to spend a few more dollars and choose the best ones. For a large number of low-grade silver coins with low prices, the difference in products will lose its collection significance unless it is preserved in the world.
2. Anti-counterfeiting: At present, many rare foreign commercial silver coins are almost counterfeit, which makes it impossible for coin collectors to prevent them. Now, some low-grade silver coins have also been forged. Coin collectors try to buy from fixed stalls when choosing, and don't go to mobile coin vendors for cheap (there are many fakes in the hands of mobile coin vendors unless you are absolutely sure). At the same time, they should read more coin reference books, learn from experienced coin collectors, and learn as much as possible about the characteristics and differences of various authentic silver coins.
3. Price comparison: The biggest difference between foreign commercial silver coins and modern gold and silver commemorative coins is that modern coins generally have a unified reference price in various newspapers and periodicals because of their short issuance time; The foreign trade silver dollar has been handed down from generation to generation for a long time, with uneven appearance and great price difference. When choosing silver coins, coin collectors should run more booths, know more about the market price of silver coins, prevent them from being cut blindly, and buy better varieties at lower prices as much as possible.
4. Preservation: After purchasing foreign commercial silver coins, the original (commonly known as "patina") on the surface of the coins must not be erased at will. Silver coins that are wrapped and preserved will be more valuable. For some stained and seriously corroded silver coins, you can soak them in vinegar or alum water for a period of time, then use an eraser to remove dirt, rinse them with clear water and dry them, and put them in a coin book or plastic bag. This is not only convenient for preservation and collection, but also convenient for exchange and appreciation among coin collectors.
There are many things in it. It is strongly recommended not to buy without full understanding, otherwise it will be small if it is expensive, and it will cry to death if it is fake. ..