CVC & Collectables proudly presents the 1887-GO|RR Mexico 8 Reales, minted at the Guanajuato Mint (Go) with the RR assayer initials, is a prime example of Mexico’s globally circulated silver trade coinage. Graded NGC Chopmarked, this coin bears marks from merchants, particularly from Asian markets, where Spanish colonial silver was widely accepted.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: United Mexican States
- Date: 1887
- Mint: Guanajuato (Go mintmark)
- Assayer: RR
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Composition: Silver (.9027 fine, approximately 0.7859 oz actual silver weight)
- Edge: Reeded with an inscription
- Grade: NGC Chopmarked — Original circulated condition with merchant authentication marks.
Obverse:
- Design: The classic radiant Liberty cap, a long-standing symbol of freedom and independence in Mexican coinage.
- Inscription: LIBERTAD 8R. 1887. Go. RR.
- “Liberty, 8 Reales, 1887, Guanajuato Mint, Assayer RR.”
Reverse:
- Design: The Mexican coat of arms, featuring an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, representing Mexican sovereignty.
- Inscription: REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Collectibility:
This 1887-Go RR 8 Reales is a must-have for collectors. The chopmarks tell a story, linking this coin to the bustling markets of Shanghai, Manila, or Hong Kong, where it likely circulated. As a widely traveled piece of silver history, this 8 Reales is an extraordinary addition to any serious numismatic collection!
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