8 Reales Oaxaca - Insurgent Coinage
1813 year| Silver (.925) | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion shield with or without bow above
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from the State of Oaxaca, minted in 1813, 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 the Spanish colonial authorities. The coin's design features the image of a liberty cap, symbolizing the struggle for independence, and its mintage was limited to only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
