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1 Real Insurgent Coinage
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1813 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Morelos monogram, 1 R., date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.M.
•1R•
1813
Translation:
Morelos
1 Real
Comment
Use caution as many silver specimens appear questionable and may be considered spurious due to the casting nature of the coin.Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued between 1812 and 1813, features an image of a serpent on its reverse side, which symbolizes the indigenous peoples' resistance against Spanish rule.
