© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
⅛ Real "Octavo"
| Brass | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1863 |
| Value | ⅛ Real (0.125) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
A winged child moving to the right but facing left. A phrygian cap and rays in the background.
Edge
Milled (diagonal)
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Mexico, specifically during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) and the subsequent civil war (1824-1829). Despite these challenges, the State of Zacatecas continued to mint its own coins, including the ⅛ Real "Octavo" coin made of brass, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce in the region.