The Chihuahua mint

This is the capital of the northern state of Chihuahua. The Spanish Colonial Government operated a mint from 1810-1822. The Republican mint opened in 1831. There is reference to this mint opening in August 1832, but this is obviously an error since coins of 1831 are known. Chihuahua issued coins of the Republic annually, until it closed on 30 June 1895. In 1840 Chihuahua became the third Mexican mint to produce its dies from hubs. This technique greatly improved the quality of the coins produced as well as the efficiency of the mint. The mint was occupied by the Imperial Forces of Maximilian from 15 August 1865 to 17 June 1866. It is not known whether coinage operations continued during this period.

Production of 8 Reales ceased in 1871 and resumed in 1873 during which time Balance Scale Pesos were issued.

Mínt owners or lessees and their tenures

Assayers and their tenures (as evidence by coinage)

 
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