8 Reales (Pattern; J. Guerrero; Silver) 1823 front 8 Reales (Pattern; J. Guerrero; Silver) 1823 back
8 Reales (Pattern; J. Guerrero; Silver) 1823 photo
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8 Reales Pattern; J. Guerrero; Silver

1823 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
Federal Republic (1823-1905)
Type
Pattern
Year
1823
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#368322
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Radiant liberty cap. With value, mint mark, date, assayer's initials, and fineness at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 8.R.Mo.1823.J.M.10.Ds.20 Gs.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 8 Reales coin from Mexico, made of silver in 1823, features an interesting error. The coin was minted with the incorrect year, 1822, on one side, while the other side bears the correct year, 1823. This error has led to the coin being highly sought after by collectors, making it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.