½ Real Insurgent Coinage

The ½ Real coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted between 1812 and 1813, 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 silver from local mines, and were used to finance the rebellion against the Spanish colonial authorities. The coin's design features the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the value "1/2" on the other, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable medium of exchange during a time of economic instability. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and are considered an important part of Mexican numismatic history.