1842-Do RM 1842-1849 Die Style 8 Reales MS Values

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Melt: $60.61 (0.7859 oz Silver)

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1842-Do RM 1842-1849 Die Style 8 Reales MS Values

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Mexico's Republic 8 reales coins are iconic, heavy (crown-sized) silver coins minted from the early 182 to 1897 that feature a radiant cap and rays on one side and the Mexican eagle clutching a snake on the other. These coins were important for global trade, were once legal tender in the U.S., and are highly valued by collectors today for their historical significance and striking design, and quite popular with North American coin collectors.

up This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $60.61

Obverse: Eagle holding snake in beak.

Reverse: Rediant cap with LIBERTAD inscription.

Basic Information

GSID:

394222

Coin Date:

1842-Do RM

Denomination:

8R / 8 Reales

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Durango

Coinage Type:

Mexico 8 Reales

Coinage Years:

1824-1897

Composition:

Silver

Mint Mark:

Do

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

1842-1849 Die Style

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.903

Weight:

27.07 gr

Weight:

0.7859 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.7859 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

38.9 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Demonetized:

True

Obverse Lettering:

REPUBLICA MEXICANA

Reverse Lettering:

LIBERTAD, 8R,1842, Do, Y, F, 10Ds, 20Gs

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