© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Sombrerete - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 26.83 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Sombrerete (State of Zacatecas) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1811 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 26.83 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stamped marks. Vargas at top, date in center, two crowned S flanked by pillars one at each side, and 3 at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VARGAS
S 1810 S
3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The 1810-1811 period saw the struggle for independence from Spain, and the coin was minted in the midst of this conflict. The fact that it was minted in the town of Sombrerete, which was a stronghold of royalist supporters, suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of resistance against the independence movement.
