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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Guadalajara - Royalist coinage
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Municipality of (Mexico) Guadalajara (State of Jalisco) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1812-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN•ET IND•REX•GA•8R•M•R•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Guadalajara 8 Reales MR
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#111, these .3 coins were made by Loyalists in their region. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one. Earlier dates are found over-struck over other coin types, later varieties are usually struck on new discs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The Royalist coinage was issued by the Spanish Crown loyalists in opposition to the Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and lasted until 1821. This coin, minted in 1812, was a symbol of the struggle between the Spanish colonial powers and the Mexican insurgents fighting for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 GA MR | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1814 GA MR | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1815 GA MR | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1821 GA FS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Guadalajara - Royalist coinage) 1812-1822 coin.
