8 Reales ZMY - Insurgent Countermarked coinage
1812 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermark on Zacatecas KM#191.Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Mexico, issued in 1812, has an interesting feature. It was countermarked with the letters "ZMY" which stands for "Zaragoza, Morelia, Y Guadalajara," indicating that it was issued by the insurgent government of Mexico during the Mexican War of Independence. This coin was made of silver (.903) and was a standard circulation coin during that time.
