8 Reales Supreme National Congress of America - Insurgent coinage
| Silver | 22.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.96 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hand holding up bow with arrow. With Quiver and pike at bottom. With legend all around. With fine and straight lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +PROVICIONAL•POR•LASUPREMA•JUNTA•DE•AMERICA
Translation: Provisional by the Supreme Congress of America
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued between 1811 and 1812, is interesting because it was part of a series of coins minted by the Supreme National Congress of America, an insurgent government that emerged during the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. Despite the coin's connection to a rebellious movement, it still features the iconography of the Spanish monarchy, highlighting the complex political dynamics of the time.
