State of Durango ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1824 – 1828

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country State of Durango State of Durango
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Real
Year 1824 – 1828
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3.9
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Real from State of Durango. Issued from 1824 to 1828. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.9 g.

Obverse
Facing eagle, snake in beak, value at lower left.
Reverse
Radiant band above date within wreath
Edge
Milled (diagonal)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1828 D — Likely a circulating counterfeit
1824 D — 100%
1824 D — Struck over Nueva Vizcaya octavo (KM#299)
1824 D — Struck over Nueva Vizcaya quartilla (KM#300)

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