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8 Reales - Ferdinand VII Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | State of Zacatecas |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Crowned arms shield flanked by pillars with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Zs•8R•R•G•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Zacatecas 8 Reales RG
Comment
Although similar in design to KM#111, these .5 coins were made by Loyalists in their region. So the design is but a mere copy of the Mexico City one.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 the State of Zacatecas during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), who opposed the insurgent forces led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This coin is a symbol of the struggle for power and independence in Mexico's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 Zs AG | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1821 Zs RG | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Zacatecas - Royalist Coinage) 1813-1822 coin.
