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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 27.02 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1811 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.02 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Shield with five part crest. Castles and Lions on Diagonal.
Columns on both sides of shield and crown on top of the shield. Ribbon flowing on columns with lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * H * I
PLUS VLTRA
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales HJ
Edge
Alternating Squares and circles all around edge.
Comment
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from New Spain (Mexico) made of Silver (.903) weighing 27.02 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the early 19th century in Mexico, and it was also used in other parts of Latin America, including Peru and Guatemala. It was a widely used coin in the region and was considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 Mo TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1809 Mo TH | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1810 Mo HJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1811 Mo HJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII 1808-1811 coin.
