8 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage
1814 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Morelos' monogram, value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mo
8:R
1814
Translation:
Morelos
8 Reales
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted in 1814, is interesting because it was part of a series of coins produced during Mexico's War of Independence against Spain. The Insurgent Coinage was minted by the rebellious states, including Oaxaca, to finance their military efforts. This coin, made of copper, features the iconic image of a serpent devouring a bird, which symbolizes the struggle for independence and the power of the people over the Spanish colonial rule.
