Mexico 1811 1/2 real KM-209
This specimen was lot 70217 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Supreme National Congress. War of Independence. 1/2 Real, 1811. Ferdinand VII. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, VF Details. A rather RARE fractional issue struck in copper from the earliest date of the type. While its surfaces are somewhat rough, the coin displays a clear date along with other parts of the outer legends. Despite its drawbacks, this piece serves as a suitable exemplar of a difficult type that is missing from most collections." This type known for 1811-14 along with one, two, four and eight reales, all scarce. The Supreme National Congress was one of many juntas which attempted to unite and control the rebel forces.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM-209; Cal-472.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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