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8 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage
| Copper | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1814 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Morelos monogram, .8.R., date surrounded by ornate flowery fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
8. R
1813
Translation:
Morelos
8 Reales
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued between 1811 and 1814, features an image of a serpent on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Aztec feathered serpent deity, Quetzalcoatl. This design was chosen by the insurgent leader, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, as a way to connect with the indigenous peoples of Mexico and to promote the idea of independence from Spanish rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1813 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales (Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage) 1811-1814 coin.
