© Banco de Mexico
© Banco de Mexico
8 Reales Villa Gran - Insurgent Countermarked coinage ND
| Silver | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1822 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Remains from host coin
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on Cast copy of 1796FM and 1806TH KM#109Interesting fact
The Villa Gran - Insurgent Countermarked coinage 8 Reales coin from Mexico, minted between 1809 and 1822, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was countermarked by the insurgent government of Mexico during their fight for independence from Spain. This means that the coin was originally minted by the Spanish government, but was later stamped with a countermark by the Mexican insurgents to indicate their authority and legitimacy. This coin is a tangible representation of the struggle for independence and the birth of a new nation.
