State of Durango ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1842
Information
Country
State of Durango
State of Durango
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Real
Year
1842
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Real from State of Durango. Issued in 1842. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- 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.
- Reverse
- Value and date within circle and laurel wreath.
- Edge
- Plain
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