1874-MO|MH Mexico 8 Reales Chopmarked NGC

$124.99

The Mexico City Mint, founded in 1535, is the oldest in the Americas and a global powerhouse of silver coinage. By the late 19th century, its 8 Reales circulated from the Americas to Asia, where foreign merchants applied chopmarks as a safeguard against counterfeiting—making each surviving coin a unique artifact of global trade.

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CVC & Collectables presents the 1874 Mexico 8 Reales, struck at the Mexico City Mint under assayer M.H. (Manuel Herrera). Cataloged as KM# 377.6, this iconic Cap & Rays silver coin bears merchant chopmarks, tangible evidence of its role in 19th-century international commerce.

Coin Highlights:

  • Issuer: United Mexican States
  • Date / Mint / Assayer: 1874 – Mexico City (Mo) – M.H. (Manuel Herrera)
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Reference: KM# 377.6 – Cap & Rays
  • Composition: Silver (.903 fine)
  • Weight: 27.07 g (0.786 troy oz ASW)
  • Diameter: 38.9 mm
  • Chopmarks: Merchant-applied purity verification stamps
  • Certification: NGC – Chopmarked designation

Collectibility:

  • Prestigious Mexico City Mint origin
  • Popular Cap & Rays design symbolizing liberty and independence
  • Authentic merchant chopmarks adding trade history appeal
  • NGC-certified authenticity and preservation

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Grade

NGC

Year

1874

Denominations

8 Reales

Metal Type Silver
Metal Weight 0.7858 oz
Metal Purity s.900
Year 1874
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