1837-Zs OM Mexico 8 Reales Cap & Rays – Zacatecas Mint – Holed – Silver Crown Coin

Offered here is a genuine 1837 Zacatecas (Zs) “OM” assayer Mexico 8 Reales Cap & Rays silver coin, a classic early Republic of Mexico crown-sized issue highly sought after by world coin collectors.

This example is circulated and holed, showing honest wear consistent with its age and long history in commerce. Despite the hole, the coin retains strong historical appeal and remains a solid representative of the iconic Cap & Rays type.

Details:

* Country: Mexico

* Year: 1837

* Mint: Zacatecas (Zs)

* Assayer: OM

* Denomination: 8 Reales

* Composition: .903 fine silver

* Weight: ~27.07 g (0.87 oz ASW approx.)

* Diameter: ~39 mm

* Type: Cap & Rays / Liberty Cap & Radiant Sun

* Condition: Circulated, holed (see photos)

Design:

Obverse features the iconic Mexican eagle perched on a cactus with snake in beak. Reverse displays the Liberty cap with radiant rays and denomination “8R,” representing freedom and the early Republic era coinage system.

Notes:

* Holed examples are typically from long circulation or jewelry use and are priced accordingly.

* Still highly collectible as an authentic 19th century Zacatecas mint silver issue.

* Great filler piece for type sets or educational collections of Mexican silver.

Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Coin is sold as-is with no returns.

A classic piece of early Mexican history at an accessible entry point into the Cap & Rays series.