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© Banco de Mexico
1⁄16 Real "Medio Octavo"
1860 year| Copper | 4.75 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | State of Jalisco |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Real (0.0625) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Seated figure facing left holding a staff with a liberty cap.
Script: Latin
Edge
Milled (diagonal)
Lettering: ★MEDIO★ OCTAVO ★
Translation: Half-1/8th
Interesting fact
The 1860 1⁄16 Real "Medio Octavo" coin from the State of Jalisco is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in Mexico. The coin was issued during the Second Mexican Empire, which was established by the French government in 1864, and it features an image of the Mexican emperor, Maximilian I, on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars.