⅛ Real "Octavo", Mexico

Main information

Country:
Mexico
Years of Minting:
1842
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
n/a
Mint:
n/a

$15.50-$169.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Value and date within circle and laurel wreath.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Eagle with wings spread, standing on a nopal (prickly pear) cactus, facing right, with a snake in its beak, surrounded by a half-wreath of oak and laurel. Note: Size varies: 19-23mm.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

REPUBLICA MEXICANA

Reverse:

1/8 DE REAL 1842

Composition

Copper

Size

Weight:3.5 g
Diameter:19 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Plain

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⅛ Real "Octavo", Mexico

Main information

Reference Price

$15.50-$169.99

Coin Design

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Obverse

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