8 Reales (Pattern strike) 1829 front 8 Reales (Pattern strike) 1829 back
8 Reales (Pattern strike) 1829 photo
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8 Reales Pattern strike

1829 year
Bronze 25.24 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
Federal Republic (1823-1905)
Type
Pattern
Year
1829
Value
8 Reales
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
25.24 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#69500
Rarity index
95%

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.

Translation:
Liberty
8 Reales, San Luis Potosí, 1829, JS, 0.902777

Comment

NOTE: This Pattern (was) presumably produced at the Royal mint, London, since dies are still to be found in the Mint Museum.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 8 Reales (Pattern strike) 1829 from Mexico made of Bronze weighing 25.24g is that it is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1829 Pi JS - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales (Pattern strike) 1829 coin.