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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Royalist coinage
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Chihuahua |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars, surrounded with legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•CA•8R•RP
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Chihuahua 8 Reales RP
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#111, these .1 coins were made by Loyalists in their region. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one. And is normally found Over-struck on top of one of the following: Earlier 8 Reales, KM#123, MKA countermarked 8 Reales, 1812 cast countermarked 8 Reales, KM#202 and KM#190.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. The coin's design features the image of Ferdinand VII, the King of Spain, and was intended to assert Spanish authority over the region. Despite the political tensions, the coin was widely used in the State of Chihuahua and remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 CA RP | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Royalist coinage) 1815-1822 coin.
