State of Guanajuato ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1856 – 1857

⅛ Real from State of Guanajuato. Issued from 1856 to 1857. Struck in Brass. Measures 25 mm and weighs 0 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. Note: Weight varies: 7.1-7.2 g. (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