8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1811 front 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1811 back
8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1811 photo
© bowersandmerena.com

8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage

1811 year
Silver (.903) - -
Description
Issuer
State of Zacatecas
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1811
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15098
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Mountain with cross at top, with initials at base and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL DE ZACATECAS•
L.V.O.

Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales - Ferdinand VII (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1811 coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in the year 1811, when the Spanish royalists controlled the state of Zacatecas. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the Spanish crown to finance their military efforts against the Mexican insurgents. Despite being minted during a time of conflict, the coin still features the standard design of the 8 Reales coin, with the image of King Ferdinand VII on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous period of Mexican history.