8 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage

The 8 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted between 1811 and 1814, is interesting because it was part of a series of coins issued by the insurgent government of Oaxaca during the Mexican War of Independence. These coins were minted in secret, using silver from local mines, and were used to finance the rebellion against Spanish rule. The coin features the image of a liberty cap, symbolizing the struggle for independence, and its design was inspired by the coins of the Spanish colonial period. Despite being issued by a rebel government, the coin was widely accepted and used throughout the region, demonstrating the support of the local population for the independence movement.