FERDINAND VII (1808-1833). 8 Reales. (Ar. 26.30g/38mm). Zacatecas. 1811. (Cal-2019-1205). Armed bust. Acceptably visible legends. Smooth edge although in certain areas you can see vague remains of the chain edge that was already present in this mint at this time, although with quite irregular use. Good Fine. Scarce copy.
Zacatecas is probably the most emblematic provisional mint of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, not in vain since 1575 there have been requests to the King for the opening of a mint in this town. Two types of coin are distinguished: a first provisional one known as the mountain type with the acronym LVO (Labor Vincit Omnia), minted by both the royalist and insurgent sides, and the bust type, where we find 4 different types (armed, draped and first and second own bust). In 1811, the date of minting of this piece, both those known as the mountain type and those with an armed bust were minted, also considered provisional currency.
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