Mexico 1788-Mo FM 2 reales
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This specimen was lot 57103 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $168. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. 2 Reales, 1788-Mo FM. Mexico City Mint. Charles III. PCGS VF-30." This subtype, struck 1785-89, is the result of a slight and secret debasement in 1785, from 0.903 to 0.896 fine silver. An 1788/98 overdate is reported. Assayer FM is recorded for 1784-1801.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.76 g, 0.896 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Cayón-11672, KM-88.2a; Cal-681.
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