⅛ Real "Octavo" (State Coinage, Durango) Coin

⅛ Real "Octavo" (State Coinage, Durango)

Country: Mexico (Republic)
Denomination: 1/8 Real (0.125)
Year: 1824-1828
Material: Copper
Weight: 3.9 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 19 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: mexico republic

Description:

Obverse

Facing eagle, snake in beak, value at lower left

Note:Size varies 17-19mm. Weight varies 2.5-4 g. These pieces were frequently struck over 1/8 Real, dated 1821-23 of Nueva Vizcaya. All known examples struck over these coins are believed to be contemporary counterfeits.

Reverse

Radiant band above date within wreath

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