CVC & Collectables presents the 1813 Oaxaca 8 Reales, a scarce and significant piece from Mexico’s War of Independence, struck under turbulent conditions in southern Mexico. Graded NGC XF 45 BN, this coin is a prime example of emergency coinage produced in the Oaxaca mint during a critical moment of regional control. Coin Highlights: Issuer: Royalist Forces, Oaxaca, Mexico Date: 1813 Denomination: 8 Reales Mint: Oaxaca Composition: Silver (.896 fine typical, though often variable) Weight: ~27 g (typical for series) Grade: NGC XF 45 BN Reference: KM# 234 Color Designation: Brown (BN), rare for silver, likely due to localized copper-rich flan or oxidation Obverse: Traditional crowned Spanish arms with the mintmark “OAXA” and date 1813 beneath. Reverse: Classic pillar-and-waves design with the legend “HISPAN ET IND REX” and value “8 R” flanking the design. The crudeness of strike is characteristic of the Oaxaca issues, which were often made using local dies and resources. Collectibility: With limited mintage and many examples lost or melted, this issue is both historically meaningful and numismatically scarce. The XF 45 grade is a strong mid-grade for such provincial issues, and the BN color designation adds an element of rarity.
