© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Real Insurgent Coinage
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1814 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
General Morelos monogram Mo, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mo
1813
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued between 1811 and 1814, is an interesting piece of history because it was part of a series of coins minted by the insurgent government of Oaxaca during the Mexican War of Independence. These coins were minted in secret, using whatever materials were available, including copper, which was a common material for coins at the time. The fact that these coins were minted in secret and used copper, which was not a traditional material for coins, makes them unique and valuable to collectors today.
