1822-Mo JM 8 Reales Iturbide KM-308 ANACS Fine Details

CVC & Collectables presents a large silver 8 Reales struck at the Mexico City Mint in 1822 during the brief reign of Agustín de Iturbide, certified ANACS Fine Details. This Type III issue represents the highest circulating denomination of Mexico’s First Empire and is a cornerstone coin of early independent Mexican numismatics. Coin Highlights: Issuer: Mexico Emperor: Agustín I (Agustín de Iturbide) Date: 1822 Mint: Mexico City (Mo) Denomination: 8 Reales Composition: Silver (.903) Weight: 27.07 grams Diameter: 38.5 mm Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑ Technique: Milled Grade: ANACS Fine Details Obverse: Head of Agustín I right; continuous legend with long smooth truncation Reverse: Crowned eagle; imperial legend with denomination Edge: Milled Catalog References: KM-308; N#57768 Type: Type III Emperor History – Agustín I Reign: 1822–1823 Accession: Proclaimed emperor after leading forces that secured independence Key Events: Formation of the First Mexican Empire amid political and economic instability Coinage: First Mexican national coinage to depict a domestic emperor Legacy: Abdicated within a year; the empire collapsed and Mexico became a republic Collectibility: Imperial 8 Reales of Agustín I are highly sought due to their one-year issue and historical importance. Type III examples are especially collected for their distinct obverse truncation and legend style. Certified Details pieces remain popular as representative type coins given the scarcity of problem-free survivors. Explore a captivating collection of collectible coins from Mexico, spanning from 1500 to the present day, including intriguing revolutionary coins. CVC & Collectables offers a treasure trove of Mexican numismatic history, showcasing the evolution of currency over centuries. Discover these fascinating Mexican coins through this link:  Coins of Mexico