Banco de Mexico

⅛ Real – Sonora

Mexico

Context

Years: 1828–1829

Country: Mexico

Issuer: Sonora

Period:

State

Currency:

Real

(1535—1897)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 20 mm

Weight: 3.61 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #335

Numista: #57805

Obverse

Description:

Eagle facing right, wings spread, holding a serpent in its beak, with sprays below. Size: 17–18mm. Weight: 2–3g.

Inscription:

ESTADO DE OCCIDENTE

Translation:

State of the West

Language: Spanish

Description:

Radiant liberty cap. The "C" on the reverse is likely the Concepcion de Alamos mint mark.

Inscription:

C 1828 1/8

Milled (diagonal)

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1828	—	—
1829	—	—

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