State of Guanajuato ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1856
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Country
State of Guanajuato
State of Guanajuato
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Real
Year
1856
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
7.2
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅛ Real from State of Guanajuato. Issued in 1856. Struck in Brass. Measures 29 mm and weighs 7.2 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle with wings spread standing on a nopal (prickly pear) cactus with a snake in its beak, surrounded by the legend above and a half-wreath of oak and laurel below. (Free State of Guanajuato)
- Reverse
- Within an oval, two hands holding a chisel and hammer, surrounded by a radiant liberty cap above and a half-wreath of laurel below. (work conquers all)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | — |
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