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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONEDA PROVISIONAL DE ZACATECAS
Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Zacatecas is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The coin was issued by the Spanish Royalists, who were fighting against the Mexican insurgents led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla during the Mexican War of Independence. Despite the conflict, the coin still features the image of Ferdinand VII, the Spanish King, highlighting the loyalty of the Zacatecas region to the Spanish crown.
