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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Spain (Mexico) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VII (1808-1821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1821 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•8R•H•J•
PLVS VLTRA
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales HJ
Further beyond
Edge
Intaglio drawing alternating circle and rectangle
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 27.07 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the 19th century, specifically during the reign of Ferdinand VII from 1811-1821. It was a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1819 JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1820 JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1821 JJ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1811-1821 coin.
