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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
1812 year| Silver (.903) | 26.45 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 26.45 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield flanked by pillars
Lettering: MONEDA PROVISIONAL DE ZACATECAS
Translation: Provisional coin of Zacatecas
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in 1812, when the State of Zacatecas was still under Spanish rule. Despite being minted by the Spanish, the coin features the image of Ferdinand VII, who was the King of Spain at the time, but also recognized as the rightful king by the Mexican insurgents fighting for independence. This highlights the complex political dynamics of the time and the coin's significance as a symbol of both Spanish and Mexican history.
