1888-GO|RR Mexico 8 Reales Chopmarked NGC

$124.99

The Mexican 8 Reales was a dominant trade coin of the 19th century, circulating not only in the Americas but extensively in Asia. Merchant chopmarks, often from Chinese traders, served as guarantees of silver content. This Guanajuato issue reflects both Mexico’s economic reach and the bustling trade routes that defined the late 1800s.

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CVC & Collectables presents the 1888 Mexico 8 Reales, struck at the Guanajuato Mint under assayer R.R. (Ramón Ruelas). Cataloged as KM# 377.10, this iconic Cap & Rays silver coin is NGC certified and exhibits distinctive merchant chopmarks, tangible reminders of its circulation in the global trade networks of the 19th century.

Coin Highlights:

  • Issuer: United Mexican States
  • Date / Mint / Assayer: 1888 – Guanajuato (Go) – R.R. (Ramón Ruelas)
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Reference: KM# 377.10 – Cap & Rays
  • Composition: Silver (.903 fine)
  • Weight: 27.07 g (0.786 troy oz ASW)
  • Diameter: 38.9 mm
  • Chopmarks: Applied by merchants to verify silver content and authenticity
  • Certification: NGC – Chopmarked designation

Collectibility:

  • Struck in Guanajuato during the height of Mexico’s silver export era
  • Popular Cap & Rays design admired by numismatists worldwide
  • Chopmarks add individuality and historical provenance
  • Certified by NGC for authenticity and preservation

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Grade

NGC

Year

1888

Denominations

8 Reales

Metal Type Silver
Metal Weight 0.7858 oz
Metal Purity s.900
Year 1888
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