8 Reales Multiple countermarks
1811 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
KM#280.1 - Host coin 1811KM#280.2 - Host coin 1811
Multiple 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.
Catalogs show this coin's number, but no image is available, nor information about which countermarks it contains, so the sheet is opened in order to provide a space for an eventual update regarding the marks in this coin.
Interesting fact
The 1811 Mexican 8 Reales coin with multiple countermarks is interesting because it was issued during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) and features a unique combination of symbols and letters that were used to authenticate the coin. The countermarks include a crowned eagle, a shield with the letters "VT" (Viva la Takes), and a pair of intersecting arrows, which were added by the Spanish authorities to verify the coin's authenticity and prevent counterfeiting. This coin is a rare and valuable example of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of Mexico during this tumultuous period.
