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8 Reales
🇲🇽 Mexico · 8 Reales · 1536–1876
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Mintage | 860,000 Combined across issues: A AM 509,000; Ho PR 351,000; reported issues only — 12 further varieties unpublished |
| Edge | Security edge |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90.30% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 377 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-MEX-2064 |
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No additional varieties recorded.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1873 Mexico 8 Reales coins were minted?
860,000 were struck (Combined across issues: A AM 509,000; Ho PR 351,000; reported issues only — 12 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1873 Mexico 8 Reales made of?
0.903 Silver, weighing 27.07 g.
What is the melt value of a 1873 Mexico 8 Reales?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1873 Mexico 8 Reales a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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