Mexico ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1841 – 1861
Federal Coinage
Information
Country
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Real
Year
1841 – 1861
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Real from Mexico. Issued from 1841 to 1861. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Seated Liberty facing right, holding a lance. NOTE: size varies between 29 and 30mm, and weight does accordingly to the size.
- Reverse
- Value and date within laurel and oak wreath; mintmark below wreath.
- Edge
- 1841 and 1842: Lettered 1850 and 1861: Plain
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