Mexico - 1/4 Real 1836 - Counterfeit coin

Country: México 1ra República (Federal Coinage)
Type: Contemporary counterfeit
Mint: Mexico
Grade: VG
Year: 1836 (1829-1837)
Value: 1/4 Real (0.25) "Quarto/Quartilla"
Metal: Copper alloy
Weight: 6.9 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 358

Obverse:
Eagle with wings spread standing on a nopal (prickly pear) cactus with a snake in its beak, legend above, and oak and laurel branches below.

Lettering: REPUBLICA ME[XI]CNA

Translation: Republic of Mexico.

Reverse:
Value, date, and mintmark within a palm wreath.

Lettering:
1/4
Mo.A.1836.

Edge:
Coarse scratches.

Referenz : KM# 358

Quelle : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Sammlung : Mexico