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Country: Mexico, The Viceroyalty of Spain, King Fernando VII (1808-1821)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1814 JJ (1811-1822)
Value: 8 Reales (8)
Metal: Silver (.903)
Weight: 26.6 g
Diameter: 38.5 mm
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 111
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust right, legend around and date below.
Lettering:
FERDIN• VII• DEI•GRATIA
•1814•
Translation: Ferdinand VII by the grace of God. 1814.
Reverse:
Crowned arms of Spain with Pillars. Legend around with Mintmark, engraver's initials and value.
Lettering:
HISPAN • ET IND • REX • Mo • 8R • J • J •
Translation: King of the Spains and the Indies. Mexico City, 8 Reales, j.j.
Edge:
decorated in relief with circles and rectangles.
Mints:
Mo → Casa de Moneda de México, Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Zs → Casa de Moneda de Zacatecas, Mexico (1812-1905)
Comments:
Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.
Reference : KM# 111
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Mexico