8 Reales - Agustín I
1822 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Agustín de Iturbide (1822-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle
Lettering: MEX·I·IMPERATOR · CONSTITUT·8·R·I·M ·
Translation:
Mexico's 1st constitutional Emperor
8 Reales
Comment
Type IIInteresting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued in 1822 during the reign of Agustín I, has an interesting feature. The coin's silver content is .903, which means it is made of a high-quality silver alloy. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were made of lower-quality metals, and the use of pure silver in coins was not as common. The fact that this coin was made with such a high percentage of silver speaks to the richness and prosperity of Mexico during that time.
