Description

Mexico.

Spanish Colony.

Ferdinand VII, 1808-1821.

8 Reals 1809 T.H.

Obverse: Armored laureate bust right. Legend around.

Legend: FERDIN * VII * DEI * GRATIA .1809. (Fernando 7th by the grace of God).

Reverse:Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner.

Reverse legend: HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * T * H (King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 8 Reales TH.

Edge: Alternating Squares and circles all around edge.

Mint mark: Mo.

Silver: 0.903, 0.7797 oz. ASW, 27.7g, 39mm.

Catalogue: KM# 110.

Grade: Fine, obverse edge dent and old cleaning, weak areas both sides.