⅛ Real "Octavo" 1833-1835 front ⅛ Real "Octavo" 1833-1835 back
⅛ Real "Octavo" 1833-1835 photo
© Banco de Mexico

⅛ Real "Octavo"

 
Copper 3.54 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Chihuahua
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1833-1835
Value
⅛ Real (0.125)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.54 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57776
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination and date within a palm wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1/8

Edge

Herringbone

Note: The herringbone-pattern edge is most often incomplete, especially on thin planchets.

Interesting fact

The ⅛ Real "Octavo" coin from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was issued between 1833 and 1835, a period known as the "Reform War," which was a conflict between the conservative government and the liberal forces who sought to modernize Mexico. Despite the challenges of this time, the coin was still widely used and remains a valuable collector's item today.