Mexico 8 Escudos, 1823
Profile eagle
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1823
Ruler
Federal Republic
(1823–1905)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
36.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued in 1823. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 36.5 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- National arms, with Profile eagle (which was only used in the 1823-1825 issues of the Republic Real currency).
- Reverse
- Hand holding a pencil with a liberty cap on top, while writing the Laws for the newborn country in a book. With legend at top. With value, mint, date, assayer's initials, and fineness at bottom. (Freedom in the Law. 8 Escudos. Mexico City. 1823. J.M. 21 Karats.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 Mo JM | — | KM#382.1 | 75% | |
| 1823 Mo JM | — | KM#382.2 | 25% |
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