8 Escudos (Pattern; Bronze) 1851 front 8 Escudos (Pattern; Bronze) 1851 back
8 Escudos (Pattern; Bronze) 1851 photo
© Stacks Bowers

8 Escudos Pattern; Bronze

1851 year
Bronze (Gilt-bronze) - -
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
Federal Republic (1823-1905)
Type
Pattern
Year
1851
Value
8 Escudos (128)
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Bronze (Gilt-bronze)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#365835
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA LIBERTAD EN LA LEY

8 E.C.1851 .C.E.21 Qs

Interesting fact

The Pattern 8 Escudos coin from Mexico, made of bronze (gilt-bronze) in 1851, features an interesting design element - the national coat of arms on the reverse side is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which symbolizes victory and honor.