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WildWestHalfDollars

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TwoKopeiki

Balance scale pesos changes (design, diameter) were not popular in China - the primary importer of Mexico silver.

WildWestHalfDollars

Thanks.

JBK

Good question, and answer.

Turns out to be a similar reason as what led to our trade dollar, the British trade dollar, etc.

TwoKopeiki

Also the reason why Brits allegedly restruck portrait Mexico 8 Reales in huge quantities in the 19th century