1/8 Real 1841-1861 [Mexico]
![1/8 Real 1841-1861 [Mexico]](/img/unsafe/rt:fit/w:1200/el:0/sh:1/plain/local:///coins/23324/coins/23324/23324_reala-1841-1861-meksika-avers-171378.webp?v=1734757991)
![1/8 Real 1841-1861 [Mexico]](/img/unsafe/rt:fit/w:1200/el:0/sh:1/plain/local:///coins/23324/coins/23324/23324_reala-1841-1861-meksika-revers-171379.webp?v=1734757991)
About the object
- Country
- Mexico
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 14 g
- Metal
- Copper
- Composition
- Cu
- Denomination
- 1/8 Real
- Currency
- Real
- Orientation
- Coin alignment
- Catalog reference
- KM# 334
- Diameter
- 21 mm
Reverse
In the central part, surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, an inscription in Spanish in three lines: "OCTAVO DE REAL" - 1/8 real and the mint year 1842. Below the wreath is the Mexico City mint mark. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse
In the central part, a depiction of the seated Liberty goddess facing left, holding a spear in her left hand, her right hand resting on an open book. The book bears the Spanish inscription "LEY", meaning "Law". Below the goddess is the Spanish inscription: "L.ROVIRA.F". On the right side, along the arc of the coin's edge, is the Spanish inscription: "LIBERTAD", meaning "Liberty". The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
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