CVC & Collectables presents a scarce and historically significant Royalist issue—the 1812-D RM Mexico 8 Reales struck at Durango during the Mexican War of Independence. This is not standard colonial coinage, but emergency silver struck under Spanish loyalist control. Get it here now—true Royalist 8 Reales are far tougher to find and may not last!
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Spanish Royalist Forces (Mexico)
- Ruler: Ferdinand VII
- Date: 1812
- Mint: Durango (D)
- Assayer: RM
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Metal: Silver (.903)
- Weight: ~27.07 grams (often variable due to crude striking)
- Diameter: ~38–40 mm (irregular)
- Grade: PCGS VG8
- Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand VII right, often weakly struck due to emergency production
- Reverse: Crowned Spanish arms with pillars and denomination
- Edge: Reeded (often uneven)
- Type: Royalist War of Independence Coinage
Collectibility:
Royalist 8 Reales are a specialized and highly desirable segment of Spanish colonial numismatics. Collectors actively seek these pieces for their historical importance, scarcity, and distinctive “emergency issue” appearance.
This PCGS VG8 example shows honest circulation and the expected crude characteristics of the type—exactly what advanced collectors look for in authentic wartime coinage.
If you understand this series, you know how tough these are to replace. Get it here now—Royalist issues are always in demand and disappear quickly.
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