1/8 Real 1856-1857 [Mexico]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the central part, within an oval, are two hands, one holding a hammer, the other a chisel. Above the oval, the radiant cap of the Goddess of Liberty. Below the oval, a semicircular Latin inscription: 'OMNIA VINCIT LABOR', translating to 'Labor conquers all'. Beneath the inscription is a laurel wreath. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.
Obverse
In the central part is the coat of arms of Mexico. Along the upper edge of the coin, from left to right, is the Spanish text: 'Est. Lib. Fed. de Guanajuato' (full name: Estado Libre Federado de Guanajuato), which translates to 'Free Federated State of Guanajuato' and the mint year 1827. In the lower part along the edge, separated by two five-petaled flowers, is the Spanish inscription: 'OCTAVO' - 1/8 (real). The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.