8 Reales LVA and Morelos countermarks
1810 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1810 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
Host coin is a Cast copy of KM#110Multiple countermark coins are the product of coins moving through areas controlled by two or more friend or foe armies, and getting stamped to be usable in their areas.
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued in 1810, is interesting because it features a unique combination of countermarks. The coin bears the initials "LVA" (Leonardo Varela) and "Morelos" (José María Morelos), which were added by the Spanish authorities in Mexico to verify the authenticity of the coin. This countermarking system was implemented to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the coin's value in circulation. The presence of these countermarks makes this coin a distinct and valuable piece in the history of Mexican numismatics.