1818 8 Reales Zacatecas - unlisted variety
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Just rummaging through my coins and came across this coin again. Not a type I collect but as far as I can tell the two dots after GRATIA is unlisted. Searched many pictures online and couldn't find another the same.
"Alarmed by the outbreak of the Mexican war of independence, local officials opened a mint in Zacatecas so that silver ore would not have to be transported over bandit infested mountain trails. This bust type was struck 1813-22 and is rare in nice condition as most were poorly made. By 1818, techniques had improved to the point where reasonably well struck specimens are available."
http://www.coinfactswiki.com/wiki/Mexico_1818-Zs_AG_8_reales
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Neat. I haven't seen this one before, either.
8 Reales Madness Collection
Hi,
I had some Reales in the past, none currently, and have seen the two dots after the Grattia word, but not on the one you show up here.
In example, and yes it is not an answer:
I must clarify, I have seen the 'two dots' on the Reales, the one I posted, is an example.
And just as curiosity, I found this one:
Maybe this one also have the second dot:
Looks that the coin you post it is unique, or hard indeed to find.
Have fun.
Thank you for the feedback guys, appreciate it.