8 Reales - Fernando VII

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1808-1811
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Reales
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27.02 g
Dimensions38.5 mm
Thickness2.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#110
Obverse descriptionArmored laureate bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFERDIN * VII * DEI * GRATIA *1809*
(Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionShield w/4 part crest. Castles and Lions on Diagonal. columns on both sides of shield and crown on top of the shield. Ribbon flowing on columns with lettering.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN * ET IND * REX * m * 8R * H * I Lettering on ribbon: PLWS YLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 8 Reales HJ)
EdgeAlternating Squares and circles all around edge.
MintMo
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1808 Mo TH - -
1809 Mo HJ - Variety HJ/TH exists. -
1809 Mo TH - Overdate 1809/8 exists. -
1810 Mo HJ - Variety HJ/TH and overdate 1810/09 exist. -
1810 Mo TH - -
1811 Mo HJ - -
1811 Mo HJ - Variety HJ/TH or Overdate 1811/0 -
Catalog ID7206410960
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