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8 Reales - Agustín I
1822 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Agustín de Iturbide (1822-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSTITUT*8*R*I*M*
MEX*I*IMPERATOR*
Translation: Mexico's 1st constitutional Emperor
Comment
Type IIIInteresting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued in 1822 during the reign of Agustín I, has an interesting feature. It has a unique "tree trunk" design on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Mexican coinage during that period. This design was used to symbolize the connection between the new independent nation and the natural resources of the land. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
