8 Escudos Profile eagle
1823 year| Gold (.875) | 27.0674 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Hand holding a pencil with a liberty cap on top, while writing the Laws for the newborn country in a book.
With legend at top.
With value, mint, date, assayer's initials, and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA LIBERTAD EN LA LEY
*8E. Mo. 1823. J.M. 21Qs.
Translation:
Freedom in the Law.
8 Escudos. Mexico City. 1823. J.M. 21 Karats.
Comment
KM#382.1 Cap points to "A" of "LIBERTAD". Simple snake tail.
KM#382.2 Cap points to "T" of "LIBERTAD". Looping snake tail.
These coins with this seal are known in Mexico as:
"Águila de perfil" : "Profile eagle"
But in the World collector's community they are also predominately known as "Hook-neck snake" due to the coil the snake has near the eagle's beak.
Both are valid as they are nicknames rather than official names which would only be the face value of the coin itself.
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Mexico, minted in 1823, is a rare and valuable coin that features a profile eagle on one side and the Mexican coat of arms on the other. It is made of gold (.875) and weighs 27.0674 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821, and its production was likely affected by the political and economic instability of the time. As a result, the coin's mintage is relatively low, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
