State of San Luis Potosí ⅛ Real "Octavo", 1829 – 1859

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country State of San Luis Potosí State of San Luis Potosí
Currency Real (1535 – 1897)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅛ Real
Year 1829 – 1859
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅛ Real from State of San Luis Potosí. Issued from 1829 to 1859. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Value above divides wreath, open book within Note: Weight varies (1829-31) 4.5-5.5 g; (1859) 4-4.5 g. (Free State of San Luis Potosi)
Reverse
Seated figure of Liberty holding war club in left hand and liberty cap on an arrow in right hand.
Edge
Milled (diagonal)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1859  — Normal letters
1859  — Small letters
1831  —
1831  — Flat-top 3, normal date
1831  — Large date
1831  — Round-top 3
1830  —
1829  —

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