© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
⅛ Real "Octavo"
| Copper | 4.799 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | State of Jalisco |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1828-1834 |
| Value | ⅛ Real (0.125) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.799 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Seated Liberty facing left holding a liberty cap on a staff
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* UN *
OCTAVO *
Edge
Milled (diagonal)
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Real "Octavo" coin from the State of Jalisco, made of Copper and weighing 4.799g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency in Mexico during a time of economic and political change. The coin was introduced in 1828, just a few years after Mexico gained independence from Spain, and it was used until 1834. During this time, the country was facing economic challenges and political instability, and the coin was a symbol of the new government's efforts to establish a stable currency system. Despite its small denomination, the ⅛ Real "Octavo" coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item.
