8 Reales Chilpanzingo and LVA countermarks
1805 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1805 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
Host coin Mexico City KM#109.Multiple countermark coins are the product of coins moving through areas controlled by two or more friend or foe armies, and getting stamped to be usable in their areas.
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued in 1805, is interesting because it features a unique combination of countermarks. The Chilpanzingo countermark, which is a small "8" stamped on the coin's reverse, was used by the Mexican mint to indicate that the coin had been assayed, or tested, for its silver content. The LVA countermark, which is a small "L" or "V" stamped on the coin's obverse, was used by the Spanish mint to indicate that the coin had been minted in Mexico. The combination of these two countermarks on a single coin is a rare occurrence and makes this coin particularly valuable to collectors.
