1/8 Real 1845-1847 [Mexico]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the central part, within a smaller circle, the numeral '8', to its right the letter 'O', and below it the Greek letter Pi. Below the numeral, in a semicircle framed by five-pointed stars, the inscription in Spanish: 'DE REAL' - 1/8 real. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right, the inscription in Spanish: 'DEPARTAMENTO DE DURANGO', translated as 'Department of Durango'. Along the lower edge, separated by two five-pointed stars, the mint year 1847. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.
Obverse
In the central part, the coat of arms of Mexico. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim, the country name in Spanish: 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA.'. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.