© CGB
© CGB
⅛ Real "Octavo" Countermarked ND
| Copper | 4.52 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Zamora (State of Michoacán) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1843-1857 |
| Value | ⅛ Real (0.125) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#350535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Countermarked "Z"
Script: Latin
Lettering: UN OCTAVO
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Corner axis at 3 o'clockReverse countermark (in a circle with rigging, a large Z and a dot under a small A or triangle)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a secondary mark or stamp was added to the coin after it was originally minted. This countermark could have been added by a merchant or a local authority to verify the coin's authenticity or to indicate that it was accepted as legal tender in a specific region. The countermark on this coin is the letter "Z" surrounded by a wreath, which represents the Municipality of Zamora in the State of Michoacán. This feature makes the coin unique and adds to its historical significance.