CVC & Collectables presents this 1860-C CE Mexico 8 Reales, struck at the Culiacán Mint (mintmark C) and certified MS62 by PCGS. Issued during a volatile period in Mexican history, this silver 8 Reales coin features the classic Cap & Rays design and is one of the finer known examples from this regional mint. With vibrant mint luster and sharp details, this high-grade specimen is a standout survivor of 19th-century Mexican silver coinage.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Mexican Republic
- Date: 1860
- Mint: Culiacán (Mintmark: C)
- Assayer: CE
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Reference: Cn15
- Composition: Silver (.9027 fine)
- Weight: ~27.07 grams
- Diameter: ~38 mm
- Edge: Reeded with incuse legend: “INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD”
- Grade: PCGS MS62 — A well-struck, Mint State coin with strong eye appeal and limited contact marks
Obverse:
- Design: Radiant Liberty Cap above crossed flags and laurel branches
- Inscription: LIBERTAD / 8R / 1860 / C CE
Reverse:
- Design: Mexican national eagle devouring a snake while perched on a cactus
- Inscription: REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Collectibility:
The 1860 8 Reales from the Culiacán Mint is a prized type among Mexican silver crown collectors. Produced during the turbulent years leading up to the French Intervention, it carries both historical significance and numismatic appeal. This PCGS MS62 example showcases superior preservation for the type, offering full detail, original luster, and minimal handling. A top-tier acquisition for collectors of Mexican Cap & Rays coinage or high-grade 19th-century Latin American silver. Discover more fascinating Mexican coins through this link: Coins of Mexico
