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1878 Go, Guanajuato Mint, FR, Mexico 8 Reales KM# 377.8

1878 Go, Guanajuato Mint, FR, Mexico 8 Reales KM# 377.8

Regular price $78.00 USD
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Key Features:
  • Design: The obverse showcases the iconic Liberty Cap, symbolizing freedom, with the scales of justice, a Phrygian cap, and the sun's rays radiating behind, encapsulating the ideals of the Mexican Republic. The reverse features an intricate eagle perched atop a cactus, devouring a serpent, a national emblem of Mexico, surrounded by the legend "REPUBLICA MEXICANA."
  • Mint Details: Struck at the Guanajuato Mint, identified by the "Go" mintmark, this 8 Reales coin was part of Mexico's currency during a period of significant historical change, moving from colonial times into full independence.
  • Material: Composed of 0.903 fine silver, this coin not only holds numismatic value but also has intrinsic silver worth, appealing to collectors and investors alike.
  • Rarity: The 1878 issue from Guanajuato, with its specific mint mark, adds to its scarcity and desirability among collectors, especially those focusing on Mexican coinage or the Cap & Rays series.
  • Condition: This coin, while circulated, maintains enough detail to appreciate the craftsmanship of its time, with the wear adding character that speaks to its journey through history.
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