© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
8 Reales Morelos - Insurgent Countermarked Coinage ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1814-1815 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
KM#267.1 - Host coin 1811KM#267.2 - Host coin 1811
Of both suffixes, market is filled with Type C (rectangle) countermarks that are considered to be spurious.
Interesting fact
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. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Mexican history, and its unique design and provenance make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
