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8 Reales Pattern
1829 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1829 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant Liberty cap at center. With Value, Mint, date, assayer's initials, and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
* 8R • PI. • 1829 • J • S • 10Ds. 20Gs.
Unabridged legend:
Libertad
* 8 Reales • San Luis Potosi • 1829 J • S • 10 Dineros • 20 Granos
Translation:
Liberty
8 Reales San Luis Potosí 1829 J. S. 10 Dineros 20 Granos (see comments)
Comment
On reverse it shows the legend "10 Ds • 20 Gs" (10 Dineros 20 Granos); it is an specification of silver fineness used on colonial times.Pure silver was 12 Dineros, and each Dinero was fractioned on 24 Granos, so 10Ds+20Gs= 10/12 + 20/288 = 83.333% + 6.925% = 90.27% = Silver 903. Of course this pattern is made from copper so the fineness applied only to final coin.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 8 Reales coin from Mexico, made of Copper in 1829, features an intricate design that showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Agustín de Iturbide, who ruled Mexico from 1821 to 1823. Iturbide was instrumental in Mexico's independence from Spain and was crowned emperor in 1822, making him the first and only emperor of Mexico. The coin's design reflects the blending of Mexican and European influences, symbolizing the country's transition from a colony to an independent nation.
