CVC & Collectables presents the 1896-CN/AM Mexico 8 Reales, a lustrous and well-preserved example of Mexico’s most famous silver trade coin. Graded NGC UNC Details, this piece hails from the Culiacán Mint (“CN”) with assayer initials A/M, struck just four years before the denomination was discontinued in favor of the peso.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Mexico
- Date: 1896
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Mint: Culiacán (CN)
- Assayers: A/M
- Grade: NGC UNC Details (surface issue noted)
- Composition: .903 fine silver
- Weight: 27.07 grams
- Diameter: ~38 mm
- Obverse: Radiant liberty cap with legend “Libertad” and rays extending outward
- Reverse: National coat of arms – eagle with snake on cactus, encircled by legend and denomination
Collectibility:
Uncirculated survivors from this late date are increasingly scarce, especially with full details and strong luster as seen here. Despite the details grade, this coin is a standout for collectors of Mexican cap-and-rays coinage, world crowns, and the transition era of Latin American monetary systems.
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