8 Reales Osorno - Insurgent countermarked coinage ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin.
Comment
KM#274.1 - Host coin 1811JP PeruKM#274.2 - Host coin 1809TH, 1810HJ and 1811HJ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Reales coin from Mexico is that it was countermarked by the insurgent government of Osorno during the Mexican War of Independence. This means that the coin was originally issued by the Spanish colonial government, but was later stamped with a countermark by the rebellious Osorno government to indicate its support for the independence movement. This unique history makes the coin a valuable and interesting piece for collectors of Mexican numismatics.
