8 Reales Pattern strike

€69,480.00
IssuerMexico
Year1840
TypePattern
Value8 Reales
CurrencyReal (1535-1897)
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn59
Obverse descriptionNational arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA MEXICANA
Reverse descriptionRadiant liberty cap. With value, mint mark, date, assayer`s initials, and fineness at bottom.  NOTE: Proposal strike issued by a private minting company, namely the French firm Oeschger Mesdach & Co (standing for the `O. M. C.` initials). The coin presents enough characteristics (particularly its edge) to assign a European origin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTAD *8R•A•Do.•1840•O•M•C•10Ds.20Gs.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1840 Do OMC - -
Catalog ID1425125860
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