CVC & Collectables presents a true wartime survivor—the 1812-D RM Mexico 8 Reales struck at Durango under Spanish Royalist control during the Mexican War of Independence. This is not standard colonial coinage, but emergency silver produced under pressure. Get it here now—authentic Royalist issues like this are scarce 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)
- Diameter: ~38–40 mm (irregular)
- Grade: NGC Good 6
- Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand VII right, typically softly detailed due to crude wartime striking
- Reverse: Crowned Spanish arms with pillars and denomination
- Edge: Reeded (often uneven)
- Type: Royalist War of Independence Coinage
Collectibility:
Royalist 8 Reales are highly sought after by advanced collectors due to their scarcity, historical importance, and distinctive wartime appearance. They represent a completely different collecting category compared to standard milled issues.
This NGC Good 6 example shows heavy circulation consistent with its use during a turbulent era, yet remains fully identifiable and problem-free—exactly the kind of honest piece many collectors prefer.
If you’ve been looking to add a true War of Independence issue to your collection, this is your opportunity. Get it here now—these are not easy to find and don’t stay available long.
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