The 8 Reales of Mexico, minted between 1824 and 1897, are one of the most emblematic series in global numismatics. These coins, made of 90.3% silver, not only consolidated the post-independence Mexican economy but also circulated in markets as far away as China and the Philippines. Their legacy lives on in collections and in modern coins like the US dollar.
History of the 8 Reales of Mexico
Following Mexico's independence in 1821, the country sought to consolidate its economic identity. 1824, the 8 Republican Reales were introduced, replacing the colonial symbols with an eagle on a cactus (national emblem) and a Phrygian cap (liberty). These coins circulated globally during the XNUMXth century, being accepted even in China and the United States. The series concluded in 1897, when Mexico formalized the transition to the decimal system, in force since 1863. Its legacy lived on in currencies such as the US dollar and the Chinese yuan, which replicated its size and silver purity.
Technical Specifications and Dimensions
Diameter: 38.9 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight in grams: 27.07 grams
Characteristics of the song: Generally striated, although some variants have decorative inscriptions
Design and Representation of the Currency
Obverse: The obverse of this coin 8 Reales of the Mexican Republic presents to the center the National Emblem in its 19th century republican version: a Mexican golden eagle in left profile, with its wings half-open, devours a snake while perched on a nopal growing on a rock emerging from a lake, elements that allude to the mythical origin of the founding of Tenochtitlán. On both sides of the cactus, a composition of branches can be seen: laurel on the left, symbol of victory and glory, and oak on the right, which represents strength and endurance; both branches cross and are tied at the bottom with a bow. Surrounding this scene, at the top, appears the legend “MEXICAN REPUBLIC”, in capital letters, which frames the identity of the new independent State. The whole is outlined by a serrated edge, which served as a security element and aesthetic finish. This design not only reaffirms national pride but also conveys a visual message of sovereignty, strength, and historical continuity for 19th-century Mexico.
Back: The reverse of this Mexican coin of 8 Reales minted in 1886 at the Zacatecas Mint (Zs) It presents an emblematic design of republican Mexico: in the center stands out a Phrygian cap with the word "FREEDOM", universal symbol of emancipation and liberal ideals, surrounded by a radial glow of beams of light that evoke the illuminating power of freedom. At the bottom, the legend includes key symbols: a star which marks the start of registration, followed by “8R.” indicating the value of eight reales, “Zs.” as a mint mark (Zacatecas), the year "1886", the initials “JS” corresponding to the assayers in charge of verifying the metallic content, and finally “10 Ds. 20 Gs.”, which specifies 10 Diners y 20 Grains. This whole set, framed by a striated edge which made fraudulent filing of the metal difficult, reflects both the technical quality and the profound symbolism of 19th-century Mexican coins, consolidating them as numismatic references worldwide.
Symbolism of Each Design Element: The design of the 8 Reales of Mexico is deeply charged with patriotic symbolism, reflecting the ideals of independent Mexico in the XNUMXth century. In the obverse, the golden eagle devouring a snake over a nopal It is a direct representation of the founding myth of Tenochtitlán, alluding to the origin of the Mexican people; this image not only honors the pre-Hispanic heritage, but also symbolizes the victory of good over evil, wisdom over betrayal. laurel branch on the left represents the glory and triumphWhile oak branch on the right embodies the strength, integrity and resilience of the Mexican people; both are united by a ribbon, reflecting national unity. In the on reverse, the protagonist is the Phrygian cap with the word "FREEDOM", a universal symbol of republican ideals and the end of absolutism, illuminated by a flash of rays emanating from the center, suggesting that freedom is a guiding and transforming light.
Composition of the Currency
Throughout the series between 1824 and 1897, 8 Mexican Reales maintained a high purity silver, with a standard composition of 90.27% silver (0.9027 grade) y 9.73% copper as reinforcing metal; this proportion remained relatively constant over the decades, which allowed the preservation of the confidence in the currency both nationally and internationally, especially in markets where the metallic content was essential for its acceptance. Although in some years there were slight variations due to technical adjustments or particular decisions of the different mints, the purity of the coin was never significantly reduced, thus consolidating its prestige as one of the most reliable silver coins of the 19th century.
Manufacturing Mints and Mint Marks
The 8 Reales were minted in multiple mints throughout Mexico, highlighting the Mexican Mint (Mo/Eo) in Mexico City, active since 1535 and the main issuer during the Republican period. Other key mints included Guadalajara (Ga) —operational until 1895—, Guanajuato (Go/G) with production between 1810-1905, and Zacatecas (Zs), whose house operated from 1812 until the beginning of the XNUMXth century. In the north, Chihuahua (Ca), Durango (Do) y Poplars (A/As) (1862-1895) maintained regional coinage, while Culiacán (Ce/Cn) (1846-1905) y Hermosillo (Ho) (1832-1895) covered demands in the Northwest. Short-lived mints such as Real de Catorce (Ce) (1863-1869) o Guadalupe y Calvo (Gc) (1843-1852) reflected mining or political situations. In the south, Oaxaca (O/Oa) (1858-1893) y San Luis Potosí (PI) (1827-1893) closed before the end of the XNUMXth century. These mintage establishments, although varying in volume and period, maintained the national silver standard and design, consolidating the currency's presence throughout the country and in global trade.
Below is a table with relevant coinage information, including the year, mint mark, and number of coins minted:
| Year/Mint/Assayer | coinage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1824 Mo JM | Round tail | |
| 1824 Mo JM | Square tail | |
| 1825 Do RL | ||
| 1825 Ga FS | ||
| 1825 Go JJ | ||
| 1825 Go JJ | Mintmark error "G" | |
| 1825 Mo JM | ||
| 1825 Zs AZ | ||
| 1826 Do RL | ||
| 1826 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1826 Go JJ | "J" complete | |
| 1826 Go JJ | "J" straight lines | |
| 1826 Go MJ | ||
| 1826 Mo JM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1826 Zs AO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1826 Zs AV | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1826 Zs AZ | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1827 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1827 Ga FS | Date error 1287 | |
| 1827 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1827 Go JJ | ||
| 1827 Go MJ | ||
| 1827 Mo JM | Coin alignment | |
| 1827 Mo JM | Medal lineup | |
| 1827 Pi JS | ||
| 1827 Pi SA | ||
| 1827 Zs AO | ||
| 1828 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1828 EoMo LF | ||
| 1828 EoMo LP | ||
| 1828 Ga FS | ||
| 1828 Go MJ | Error in the "Goo" mint mark | |
| 1828 Go MR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1828 Mo JM | ||
| 1828 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1828 Zs AO | ||
| 1829 Do RL | ||
| 1829 EoMo LF | ||
| 1829 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1829 Go MJ | ||
| 1829 Mo JM | ||
| 1829 Pi JS | ||
| 1829 Zs AO | ||
| 1829 Zs OV | ||
| 1830 Do RM | B in eagle claw | |
| 1830 EoMo LF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1830 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1830 Ga LP/FS | Currently, the 1830 LP/FS is only known by a Philippine countermark. | |
| 1830 Go MJ | Elongated beads and narrow "J" | |
| 1830 Go MJ | Regular and wide "J" beads | |
| 1830 Mo JM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1830 Pi JS | ||
| 1830 Zs OV | ||
| 1831 Ca MR | ||
| 1831 Do RM | B in eagle claw | |
| 1831 Ga FS | ||
| 1831 Ga LP | ||
| 1831 Go MJ | 2 stars after the date | |
| 1831 Go MJ | Two points after the date | |
| 1831 Mo JM | ||
| 1831 Pi JS | ||
| 1831 Zs OM | ||
| 1831 Zs OV | ||
| 1832 Ca MR | ||
| 1832 Do RL | French stamps | |
| 1832 Do RM | French stamps; There are varieties with an overdate. | |
| 1832 Do RM | Mexican stamp, "B" in eagle claw | |
| 1832 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1832 Ga LP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1832 Go MJ | ||
| 1832 Go MJ | The “1” of the date on an inverted “1” | |
| 1832 Mo JM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1832 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1832 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Ca MR | ||
| 1833 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Do RM | ||
| 1833 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Ga LP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Go JM | ||
| 1833 Go MJ | ||
| 1833 Mo MJ | ||
| 1833 Mo ML | ||
| 1833 Pi JS | Close date | |
| 1833 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Pi JS | Extended date | |
| 1833 Zs MM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1833 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Ca AM | ||
| 1834 Ca MR | ||
| 1834 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Go PJ | ||
| 1834 Mo ML | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1834 Zs OM | ||
| 1835 Ca AM | ||
| 1835 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1835 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1835 Ga FS | ||
| 1835 Go PJ | Knitting on the hat | |
| 1835 Go PJ | Star on the hat | |
| 1835 Ho PP | ||
| 1835 Mo ML | Close date | |
| 1835 Mo ML | Extended date | |
| 1835 Pi JS | Designation as 8R | |
| 1835 Pi JS | Designation as 8R | |
| 1835 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1835 Zs OM | ||
| 1836 Ca AM | ||
| 1836 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1836 Do RM | M in snake | |
| 1836 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1836 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1836 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1836 Go PJ | ||
| 1836 Ho PP | ||
| 1836 Mo MF | ||
| 1836 Mo ML | ||
| 1836 Pi JS | ||
| 1836 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Ca AM | ||
| 1837 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Go PJ | ||
| 1837 Mo MF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Mo ML | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Mo MM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1837 Pi JS | ||
| 1837 Zs OM | ||
| 1838 Ca AM | ||
| 1838 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1838 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1838 Go PJ | ||
| 1838 Mo ML | ||
| 1838 Mo MM | ||
| 1838 Pi JS | ||
| 1838 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1839 Ca RG | ||
| 1839 Do RL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1839 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1839 Ga JG | ||
| 1839 Ga MC | ||
| 1839 Go PJ | ||
| 1839 Ho PR | 1 | |
| 1839 Mo ML | Close date | |
| 1839 Mo ML | Extended date | |
| 1839 Pi JS | ||
| 1839 Zs OM | ||
| 1840 Ca RG | 1 point after the date | |
| 1840 Ca RG | 3 points after the date | |
| 1840 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1840 Ga MC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1840 Go PJ | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1840 Mo ML | ||
| 1840 Pi JS | ||
| 1840 Zs OM | ||
| 1841 Ca RG | ||
| 1841 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1841 Do RM/L | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1841 Ga MC | ||
| 1841 Go PJ | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1841 iP JS | Error | |
| 1841 Mo ML | ||
| 1841 Pi JS | ||
| 1841 Zs OM | ||
| 1842 Ca RG | ||
| 1842 Do RM | Eagle of 1832-41 | |
| 1842 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 Do RM | The pre-1832 eagle was resumed | |
| 1842 Ga JG | ||
| 1842 Ga MC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 Ga MG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 Go PJ | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 PM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 Mo ML | ||
| 1842 Mo MM | ||
| 1842 Pi JS | Eagle type of 1841 | |
| 1842 Pi JS | Eagle type of 1843 | |
| 1842 Pi JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1842 Pi PS | ||
| 1842 Pi PS | Eagle type of 1841 | |
| 1842 Zs OM | Eagle type of 1841 | |
| 1842 Zs OM | Eagle type of 1843 | |
| 1843 Ca RG | ||
| 1843 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1843 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1843 Ga MC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1843 PM | Period after the date | |
| 1843 PM | Dotted triangle after the date | |
| 1843 Mo MM | ||
| 1843 Pi AM | "3" with flat top | |
| 1843 Pi AM | “3” with rounded top; There is a variety with an overdate | |
| 1843 Pi PS | "3" with flat top | |
| 1843 Pi PS | “3” with rounded top | |
| 1843 Zs OM | ||
| 1844 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1844 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1844 Ga MC | ||
| 1844 GC MP | ||
| 1844 GC MP | Error, inverted "S" in "Ds", "Gs" | |
| 1844 PM | ||
| 1844 Mo MF | ||
| 1844 Mo MM | ||
| 1844 Pi AM | ||
| 1844 Zs OM | ||
| 1845 Ca RG | ||
| 1845 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1845 Ga JG | ||
| 1845 Ga MC | ||
| 1845 GC MP | Round eagle tail | |
| 1845 GC MP | Eagle-tailed square | |
| 1845 PM | ||
| 1845 Mo MF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1845 Pi AM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1845 Zs OM | ||
| 1846 CE | ||
| 1846 CE | Period after "G" | |
| 1846 CE | No period after "G" | |
| 1846 Ca RG | ||
| 1846 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1846 Ga JG | ||
| 1846 GC MP | Round eagle tail | |
| 1846 GC MP | Square eagle tail | |
| 1846 PM | 1845 Eagle; There is a variety with a postdate. | |
| 1846 PM | Early variant of 1847 | |
| 1846 Mo MF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1846 Pi AM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1846 Zs OM | ||
| 1847 CE | ||
| 1847 Ca RG | ||
| 1847 Do RM | ||
| 1847 Ga JG | ||
| 1847 GC MP | ||
| 1847 PM | Close date | |
| 1847 PM | Extended date | |
| 1847 Mo MF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1847 Mo RC | ||
| 1847 Pi AM | ||
| 1847 Zs OM | ||
| 1848 CE | ||
| 1848 Do CM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1848 Do RM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1848 Ga JG | ||
| 1848 GC MP | ||
| 1848 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1848 PM | ||
| 1848 Mo GC | ||
| 1848 Pi AM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1848 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 CE | ||
| 1849 CE | CE/GE | |
| 1849 Ca RG | ||
| 1849 Do CM | Oval "0" | |
| 1849 Do CM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 Do JMR | Oval "0" | |
| 1849 Do JMR | "0" round | |
| 1849 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 GC MP | ||
| 1849 Go PF | ||
| 1849 Mo GC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 Pi AM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 Pi MC | ||
| 1849 Pi PS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1849 Zs OM | ||
| 1850 CE | ||
| 1850 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1850 Do JMR | ||
| 1850 Ga JG | ||
| 1850 GC MP | ||
| 1850 Go PF | ||
| 1850 Mo GC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1850 Pi MC | ||
| 1850 Zs OM | ||
| 1851 CE | ||
| 1851 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1851 Do JMR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1851 Ga JG | ||
| 1851 GC MP | ||
| 1851 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1851 Mo GC | ||
| 1851 Pi MC | ||
| 1851 Zs OM | ||
| 1852 CE | 1852/1 exists overdate | |
| 1852 Ca RG | ||
| 1852 Do CP | ||
| 1852 Do JMR | ||
| 1852 Ga JG | ||
| 1852 GC MP | ||
| 1852 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1852 Mo GC | ||
| 1852 Pi MC | ||
| 1852 Zs OM | ||
| 1853 CE | Mexican | |
| 1853 CE | Thick rays | |
| 1853 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1853 Do CP | ||
| 1853 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1853 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1853 Mo GC | ||
| 1853 Pi MC | ||
| 1853 Zs OM | ||
| 1854 CE | ||
| 1854 CE | Eagle and big hat | |
| 1854 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1854 Do CP | ||
| 1854 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1854 Go PF | ||
| 1854 Mo GC | ||
| 1854 Pi MC | ||
| 1854 Zs OM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1855 CE | 1855/4 exists overdate | |
| 1855 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1855 Do CP | Eagle type of 1854 | |
| 1855 Do CP | Eagle type of 1856 | |
| 1855 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1855 Go PF | Big letters | |
| 1855 Go PF | Lowercase letters | |
| 1855 Mo GC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1855 Mo GF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1855 Pi MC | ||
| 1855 Zs MO | ||
| 1855 Zs OM | ||
| 1856 CE | ||
| 1856 Ca RG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1856 Do CP | ||
| 1856 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1856 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1856 Mo GF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1856 Pi MC | ||
| 1856 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1857 CE | ||
| 1857 Ca JC/RG | ||
| 1857 Ca RG | ||
| 1857 Do CP | ||
| 1857 Ga JG | ||
| 1857 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1857 Mo GF | ||
| 1857 Pi MC | ||
| 1857 Pi PS | ||
| 1857 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1858 CE | ||
| 1858 Ca BA | ||
| 1858 Ca JC | ||
| 1858 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1858 Ga JGGa JG | ||
| 1858 Go PF | ||
| 1858 Go PI | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1858 Mo FH | Close date | |
| 1858 Mo FH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1858 Mo FH | Extended date | |
| 1858 Mo GF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1858 AE | ||
| 1858 Pi MC | ||
| 1858 Pi PS | ||
| 1858 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 CE | ||
| 1859 Ca JC | ||
| 1859 Do CP | ||
| 1859 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Mo FH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Oa AE | A on "O" mint mark | |
| 1859 Pi MC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Pi PS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1859 Zs VL | ||
| 1860 CE | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1860 C PV | ||
| 1860 C PV/CV | 1860/9 | |
| 1860 Ca JC | ||
| 1860 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1860 Ga JG | Snaketail loop stitch, base alloy | |
| 1860 Ga JG | No point | |
| 1860 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1860 Mo FH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1860 Mo TH | ||
| 1860 Oa AE | A on "O" mint mark | |
| 1860 Pi FC | ||
| 1860 Pi FE | ||
| 1860 Pi MC | ||
| 1860 Pi PS | ||
| 1860 Pi RO | ||
| 1860 PV/E | ||
| 1860 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1860 Zs VL | ||
| 1861 C PV | 1861/0 exists overdate | |
| 1861 C PV/CE | ||
| 1861 Ca JC | ||
| 1861 CE | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1861 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1861 Ga JG | ||
| 1861 Go PF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1861 Ho FM | Striated edge | |
| 1861 Mo CH | ||
| 1861 Mo TH | ||
| 1861 O Fr | ||
| 1861 Oa FR | ||
| 1861 Pi PS | ||
| 1861 Pi RO | ||
| 1861 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1861 Zs VL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1862 CE | ||
| 1862 Ca JC | ||
| 1862 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1862 Ga JG | ||
| 1862 Go PF | ||
| 1862 Go YF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1862 Ho FM | Smooth edge, snake tail on the left. | |
| 1862 Ho FM | Plain edge, snake tail on the left, long lightning bolt above "*8R" | |
| 1862 Ho FM | Reed edge, snake tail on the right | |
| 1862 Mo CH | ||
| 1862 O FR | ||
| 1862 Oa FR | ||
| 1862 Pi RO | Oval "O" in RO | |
| 1862 Pi RO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1862 Pi RO | Round "O" in RO, "6" is an inverted "9" | |
| 1862 Zs VL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1863 CE | 1863/2 exists overdate | |
| 1863 Ca JC | ||
| 1863 Ce ME | ||
| 1863 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1863 Ga FV | ||
| 1863 Ga JG | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1863 Go YF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1863 Ho FM | ||
| 1863 Me MC | ||
| 1863 Me ML | ||
| 1863 I PI | ||
| 1863 Mo CH | ||
| 1863 Mo TH | ||
| 1863 AE | ||
| 1863 O FR | ||
| 1863 Oa AE | An upper "O" in the mintmark | |
| 1863 Oa AE | A on "O" mint mark | |
| 1863 Pi FC | ||
| 1863 Pi RO | 6 out of 6 inverted | |
| 1863 Pi RO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1863 Zs MO | ||
| 1863 Zs VL | ||
| 1864 A PG | ||
| 1864 CE | ||
| 1864 Ca JC | ||
| 1864 Do CP | ||
| 1864 Do LT | ||
| 1864 Go YF | ||
| 1864 Ho FM | ||
| 1864 Ho PR | ||
| 1864 O FR | ||
| 1864 Pi RO | ||
| 1864 Zs Mo | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1864 Zs VL | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1865 A PG | ||
| 1865 A PG | 1865/4 | |
| 1865 CE | ||
| 1865 Ca FP | ||
| 1865 Ca JC | ||
| 1865 Do LT | ||
| 1865 Go YF | ||
| 1865 Ho FM | ||
| 1865 AE | ||
| 1865 Zs MO | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1866 A DL | ||
| 1866 A PG | ||
| 1866 A PG | 1866/5 | |
| 1866 CE | ||
| 1866 Ca JC | ||
| 1866 Ca JG | ||
| 1866 Do CM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1866 Go YF | ||
| 1866 Ho FM | ||
| 1866 Ho MP | ||
| 1866 Zs VL | Contemporary forgery | |
| 1867 A DL | ||
| 1867 CE | ||
| 1867 Ca JG | ||
| 1867 Do CM | ||
| 1867 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1867 Do LT | ||
| 1867 Ga JM | ||
| 1867 Go YF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1867 Ho PR | ||
| 1867 Mo CH | ||
| 1867 Mo TH | ||
| 1867 AE | ||
| 1867 Pi CA | ||
| 1867 Pi LR | ||
| 1867 Pi PS | ||
| 1867 Zs JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1868 A DL | ||
| 1868 CE | 1868/7 exists overdate | |
| 1868 Ca JG | ||
| 1868 Ca MM | ||
| 1868 Do CP | ||
| 1868 Ga JM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1868 Go YF | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1868 Ho PR | ||
| 1868 Mo CH | ||
| 1868 Mo PH | ||
| 1868 Mo PH | Close date | |
| 1868 Mo PH | Extended date | |
| 1868 AE | ||
| 1868 Pi PS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1868 Zs JS | ||
| 1868 Zs YH | ||
| 1869 A DL | ||
| 1869 A DL | 1869/8 | |
| 1869 CE | ||
| 1869 Ca MM | ||
| 1869 Do CP | ||
| 1869 Ga IC | ||
| 1869 Ga JM | ||
| 1869 Ho PR | ||
| 1869 Mo CH | ||
| 1869 AE | ||
| 1869 Pi PS | ||
| 1869 Zs YH | ||
| 1870 A DL | ||
| 1870 CE | ||
| 1870 Ca MM | ||
| 1870 Do CP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1870 Ga IC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1870 Go FR | ||
| 1870 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1870 Go YF | ||
| 1870 Ho PR | ||
| 1870 Pi PS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1870 Zs YH | ||
| 1871 A DL | ||
| 1871 Ca MM | First "M" over inverted "M" | |
| 1871 Ca MM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1871 Do CP | ||
| 1871 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1871 Ho PR | ||
| 1872 A AM | ||
| 1872 A AM/DL | ||
| 1872 Do CP | ||
| 1872 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1872 Ho PR | ||
| 1873 A AM | 509 000 | |
| 1873 C MP | ||
| 1873 Ca MM | ||
| 1873 Ca MM/T | ||
| 1873 Do CM | ||
| 1873 Do CP | ||
| 1873 Ga IC | ||
| 1873 Go FR | ||
| 1873 Ho PR | 351 000 | |
| 1873 Mo HH | ||
| 1873 Mo MH | ||
| 1873 Oa AE | ||
| 1873 Pi MH | ||
| 1873 Zs YH | ||
| 1874 A DL | ||
| 1874 As DL | 1874/3 | |
| 1874 C MP | ||
| 1874 Ca MM | ||
| 1874 CN MP | ||
| 1874 CN MP | ||
| 1874 Do CM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1874 Do JH | ||
| 1874 Ga IC | ||
| 1874 Ga MC | ||
| 1874 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1874 Ho PR | ||
| 1874 Mo BH | ||
| 1874 Mo MH | ||
| 1874 SM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1874 Oa AE | 142 000 | |
| 1874 Pi MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1874 Zs JA | ||
| 1874 Zs YA | ||
| 1874 Zs YH | ||
| 1875 A DL | ||
| 1875 A DL | 1875 7/7 | |
| 1875 As DL | ||
| 1875 Ca MM | ||
| 1875 CN MP | ||
| 1875 Do CM | ||
| 1875 Do JH | ||
| 1875 Ga IC | ||
| 1875 Ga MC | ||
| 1875 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1875 Ho PR | ||
| 1875 Mo BH | ||
| 1875 Oa AE | 131 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1875 Pi MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1875 Zs JA | ||
| 1876 A DL | ||
| 1876 Ca MM | ||
| 1876 CN CG | ||
| 1876 CN GP | ||
| 1876 Do CM | ||
| 1876 Ga IC | 559 000 | |
| 1876 Ga MC | ||
| 1876 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1876 Ho AF | ||
| 1876 Mo BH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1876 Oa AE | 140 000 | |
| 1876 Pi MH | ||
| 1876 Zs JA | ||
| 1876 Zs JS | ||
| 1877 A DL | 515 000 | |
| 1877 Ca AV | ||
| 1877 Ca EA | ||
| 1877 Ca GR | ||
| 1877 Ca JM | ||
| 1877 CN CG | 339 000 | |
| 1877 CN JA | ||
| 1877 Do CM | 431 000 | |
| 1877 Do CP | ||
| 1877 Do JMP | ||
| 1877 Ga IC | 928 000 | |
| 1877 Ga JA | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1877 GN CG | Error | |
| 1877 Go FR | 2 477 000 | |
| 1877 Ho AF | 410 000 | |
| 1877 Ho GR | ||
| 1877 Ho JA | ||
| 1877 Mo BH | ||
| 1877 Mo MH | 898 000 | |
| 1877 Oa AE | 139 000 | |
| 1877 Pi MH | 1 018 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1877 Zs JS | 2 700 000 | |
| 1878 A DL | 513 000 | |
| 1878 Ca AV | ||
| 1878 CN CG | 483 000 | |
| 1878 CN JD | D over "D" retrograde | |
| 1878 CN JD | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1878 Do PE | 409 000 | |
| 1878 Do TB | ||
| 1878 Ga JA | 764 000 | |
| 1878 Go FR | 2 273 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1878 Go SM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1878 Go SM S/F | ||
| 1878 Ho JA | 451 000 | |
| 1878 Mo MH | 2 154 000 | |
| 1878 Oa AE | 125 000 | |
| 1878 Pi MH | 1 046 000 | |
| 1878 Zs JS | 2 310 000 | |
| 1879 A DL | ||
| 1879 A ML | ||
| 1879 Ca AV | ||
| 1879 CN JD | 9 round | |
| 1879 CN JD | 9 straight | |
| 1879 Do TB | ||
| 1879 Ga JA | ||
| 1879 Go FR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1879 Go SM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1879 Ho JA | ||
| 1879 Mo MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1879 Oa AE | 153 000 | |
| 1879 Pi BE | ||
| 1879 Pi MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1879 Pi MR | ||
| 1879 Zs JS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 A ML | ||
| 1880 Ca AV | ||
| 1880 Ca MG | Normal initials | |
| 1880 Ca MG | High initials | |
| 1880 Ca MM | ||
| 1880 Ca PM | ||
| 1880 CN JD | 1880/70 exists overdate | |
| 1880 Do JP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 Do TP | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 Ga FS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 Ga JA | ||
| 1880 Go SB | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 Ho JA | ||
| 1880 Ho SB | ||
| 1880 Mo MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1880 Oa AE | 143 000 | |
| 1880 Pi MH | ||
| 1880 Pi MR | ||
| 1880 Zs JS | ||
| 1881 A ML | 966 000 | |
| 1881 C JD | 1 032 000 | 1881/0 exists overdate |
| 1881 Ca MG | 1 085 000 | |
| 1881 CN JD | ||
| 1881 Do JP | 928 000 | |
| 1881 Ga FS | 1 300 000 | |
| 1881 Go SB | 3 974 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1881 Ho JA | 586 000 | |
| 1881 Mo MH | 5 712 000 | |
| 1881 Oa AE | 134 000 | |
| 1881 Pi MH | 2 100 000 | |
| 1881 Pi MR | ||
| 1881 Zs JS | 5 592 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1882 A ML | 480 000 | |
| 1882 C JD | 397 000 | |
| 1882 Ca MG | 779 000 | |
| 1882 Ca MM | ||
| 1882 Ca MM | M sideways | |
| 1882 CN AM | ||
| 1882 Do JP | 414 000 | |
| 1882 Do MC | ||
| 1882 Ga FS | 537 000 | |
| 1882 Ga TB | ||
| 1882 Go SB | 2 015 000 | |
| 1882 Ho JA | 240 000 | Or above "H" |
| 1882 Ho JA | Or after "H" | |
| 1882 Mo MH | 2 746 000 | |
| 1882 Oa AE | 100 000 | |
| 1882 Pi MH | 1 602 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1882 Zs JS | "J" complete | |
| 1882 Zs JS | 2 485 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1882 Zs JS | Straight "J" | |
| 1883 A ML | 464 000 | |
| 1883 Ca MM | ||
| 1883 Ca MM | 818 000 | M sideways |
| 1883 Ca MM/G | ||
| 1883 CN AM | 333 000 | |
| 1883 Do MC | 452 000 | |
| 1883 Ga TB | 561 000 | |
| 1883 Go BR | ||
| 1883 Go SB | 2 100 000 | |
| 1883 Go SR | ||
| 1883 Ho FM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1883 Ho JA | 204 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1883 Mo MH | 2 726 000 | |
| 1883 Mo MH | Close date | |
| 1883 Mo MH | Extended date | |
| 1883 Oa AE | 122 000 | |
| 1883 Pi MH | 1 545 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1883 Zs JS | 2 563 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1884 A ML | ||
| 1884 C AM | ||
| 1884 Ca MM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 CN AM | ||
| 1884 Do MC | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 Ga AH | ||
| 1884 Ga TB | ||
| 1884 Go BR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 Go RR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 Ho FM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 Mo MH | ||
| 1884 Oa AE | 142 000 | |
| 1884 Pi MH | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1884 Zs JS | ||
| 1885 A ML | 280 000 | |
| 1885 C AM | ||
| 1885 Ca MM | 1 345 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1885 CN AM | 227 000 | |
| 1885 Cn AM | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1885 Do MC | 547 000 | |
| 1885 Ga AH | 443 000 | |
| 1885 Ga JS | ||
| 1885 GN AM | Error | |
| 1885 Go RR | 2 363 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1885 Ho FM | 132 000 | |
| 1885 Mo MH | 3 649 000 | |
| 1885 Oa AE | 158 000 | |
| 1885 Pi LC | ||
| 1885 Pi MH | 1 736 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1885 Zs JS | 2 252 000 | |
| 1886 A ML | 857 000 | |
| 1886 As ML/JD | 1886/0 Mint marks As-CN | |
| 1886 Ca MM | 2 483 000 | |
| 1886 CN AM | 571 000 | |
| 1886 Do MC | 955 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1886 Ga JS | 1 038 999 | |
| 1886 Ga JS/H | ||
| 1886 Go BR | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1886 Go RR | 4 127 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1886 Ho FG | ||
| 1886 Ho FM | 225 000 | |
| 1886 Mo MH | 7 558 000 | |
| 1886 Oa AE | 120 000 | |
| 1886 Pi LC | 3 347 000 | |
| 1886 Pi MR | ||
| 1886 Zs FZ | ||
| 1886 Zs JS | 5 303 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1887 A ML | 650 000 | |
| 1887 Ca MM | 2 625 000 | |
| 1887 CN AM | 732 000 | |
| 1887 Do MC | 1 004 000 | |
| 1887 Ga JS | 878 000 | |
| 1887 Go RR | 4 205 000 | |
| 1887 Ho FG | 150 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1887 Mo MH | 7 681 000 | |
| 1887 Oa AE | 115 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1887 Pi MR | 2 922 000 | |
| 1887 Zs FZ | 4 733 000 | |
| 1888 A ML | 508 000 | 1888/7 |
| 1888 Ca MM | 2 434 000 | |
| 1888 CN AM | 768 000 | |
| 1888 Do MC | 996 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1888 Ga JS | 1 159 000 | |
| 1888 Go RR | 3 985 000 | |
| 1888 Ho FG | 364 000 | |
| 1888 Mo MH | 7 179 000 | Close date |
| 1888 Mo MH | Extended date | |
| 1888 Oa AE | 145 000 | |
| 1888 Pi MR | 2 438 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1888 Zs FZ | 5 132 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1889 A ML | 427 000 | |
| 1889 Ca MM | 2 681 000 | |
| 1889 CN AM | 1 075 000 | |
| 1889 Do MC | 874 000 | |
| 1889 Ga JS | 1 583 000 | |
| 1889 Go RR | 3 646 000 | |
| 1889 Ho FG | 490 000 | |
| 1889 Mo MH | 7 332 000 | |
| 1889 Oa AE | 150 000 | |
| 1889 Pi MR | 2 103 000 | |
| 1889 Zs FZ | 4 344 000 | |
| 1890 A ML | 450 000 | |
| 1890 Ca MM | 2 137 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1890 CN AM | 874 000 | |
| 1890 Do JP | ||
| 1890 Do MC | 1 119 000 | |
| 1890 Ga JS | 1 658 000 | |
| 1890 Go RR | 3 615 000 | |
| 1890 Ho FG | 565 000 | |
| 1890 Mo AM | ||
| 1890 Mo AM | Extended date | |
| 1890 Mo MH | 7 412 000 | Close date |
| 1890 Oa AE | 181 000 | |
| 1890 Pi MR | 1 562 000 | |
| 1890 Zs FZ | 3 887 000 | |
| 1891 A ML | 533 000 | |
| 1891 Ca MM | 2 268 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1891 CN AM | 777 000 | |
| 1891 Do JP | 1 487 000 | |
| 1891 Ga JS | 1 507 000 | |
| 1891 Go RS | 3 197 000 | |
| 1891 Go RS/R | ||
| 1891 Ho FG | 738 000 | |
| 1891 Mo AM | 8 076 000 | |
| 1891 Oa EN | 160 000 | |
| 1891 Pi MR | 1 184 000 | |
| 1891 Zs FZ | 4 114 000 | |
| 1892 A ML | 465 000 | |
| 1892 A ML | 1892/0 | |
| 1892 Ca MM | 2 527 000 | |
| 1892 CN AM | 681 000 | |
| 1892 Do JP | 1 597 000 | |
| 1892 Do ND | ||
| 1892 Ga JSGa JS | 1 627 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1892 Go RS | 3 672 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1892 Ho FG | 643 000 | |
| 1892 Mo AM | 9 392 000 | |
| 1892 Oa EN | 120 000 | |
| 1892 Pi MR | 1 336 000 | |
| 1892 Zs FZ | Close date | |
| 1892 Zs FZ | 4 238 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1892 Zs FZ | Extended date | |
| 1893 A ML | 734 000 | |
| 1893 Ca MM | 2 632 000 | |
| 1893 CN AM | 1 144 000 | |
| 1893 Do ND | 1 617 000 | |
| 1893 Ga JS | 1 952 000 | |
| 1893 Go RS | 3 854 000 | |
| 1893 Ho FG | 518 000 | |
| 1893 Mo AM | 10 773 000 | |
| 1893 Oa EN | 66 000 | |
| 1893 Pi MR | 530 000 | |
| 1893 Zs FZ | 3 872 000 | |
| 1894 A ML | 725 000 | |
| 1894 Ca MM | 2 642 000 | |
| 1894 CN AM | 2 118 000 | |
| 1894 Do ND | 1 537 000 | |
| 1894 Ga JS | 2 045 999 | |
| 1894 Go RS | 4 127 000 | |
| 1894 Ho FG | 504 000 | |
| 1894 Mo AM | 12 394 000 | |
| 1894 Zs FZ | 3 081 000 | |
| 1895 A ML | 477 000 | |
| 1895 Ca MM | 1 112 000 | |
| 1895 CN AM | 1 834 000 | |
| 1895 Do ND | 761 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1895 Do P | ||
| 1895 Ga JS | 1 146 000 | |
| 1895 Go RS | 3 768 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1895 Ho FG | 320 000 | |
| 1895 Mo AB | ||
| 1895 Mo AM | 10 474 000 | |
| 1895 Zs FZ | 4 718 000 | |
| 1896 CN AM | 2 134 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1896 Go RS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1896 Go/As ML | 5 229 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1896 Go/As RS | There is a variety with an overdate. | |
| 1896 Mo AB | 9 327 000 | |
| 1896 Mo AM | ||
| 1896 Zs FZ | 4 226 000 | |
| 1897 CN AM | 1 580 000 | |
| 1897 Go RS | 4 344 000 | There is a variety with an overdate. |
| 1897 Mo AM | 8 621 000 | |
| 1897 Zs FZ | 4 877 000 |
Information partially obtained from numist
How to Identify Mint Marks on Coins
Each coin has a mint mark Easily visible on the reverse, along with the year and denomination inscription. These marks are crucial for collectors when assessing rarity and authenticity.
Current Numismatic Value
The value of an 8 Real coin depends on multiple factors:
- Year of issue
- czech
- State of conservation (grade)
- Variant rarity
Examples of Auction Prices
- Mexico 8 Reales 1826-Mo JM, MS66+: It fetched $11,400.00 USD at a 2021 auction.
- Mexico 8 Reales 1845-GC MP, MS61: It fetched $5,040.00 USD at a 2023 auction.
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