8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Oaxaca - Royalist Coinage
1812 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross dividing a Lion, Castle, F°. and 7°. Surrounded by legend, date, and value. And with Spain's stamped authorization as stamped crowned pillars.
Lettering:
✿ OAXACA 1812 8 ✿ Rs. PROV. D. ✿
F°. 7°.
Translation: Provisional 8 Reales of Oaxaca
Comment
Small and Big lion in shield varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Oaxaca is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The coin was issued by the Spanish colonial government in 1812, just a few years before Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. The coin's design features an image of King Ferdinand VII, who ruled Spain during this time, and the inscription "Ferdinand VII, King of Spain" in Spanish. Despite the political upheaval, the coin remained in circulation and was used as a form of currency by the people of Oaxaca and other parts of Mexico. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Mexican currency.
