8 Reales Morelos - Insurgent Countermarked Coinage ND

One interesting fact about the 8 Reales (Morelos - Insurgent Countermarked Coinage) ND (1814-1815) from Mexico made of Silver is that it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, specifically in the year 1814-1815, and features a countermark of the insurgent leader, Jose Maria Morelos, on the reverse side. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the insurgent government, rather than the Spanish colonial authorities. The use of countermarks on coins was a common practice during times of political upheaval or war, as it allowed different factions or governments to issue their own currency, even if they did not have access to a mint or the resources to produce new coins.

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