Mexico 1823-Mo JM 1/2 real

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1822-23 in Mexico City and is not rare except in high grade. It is popular among collectors as an inexpensive example of Iturbide coinage.

Recorded mintage: Unknown.

Specification: 1.69 g, 0.903 fine silver, .049 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 301.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.

Link to:

• 1822 ½ real
• 1823 2 reales, Iturbide
• 1823 8 reales, Iturbide
• 1823 8 reales "hookneck"
• 1823 4 scudos, Iturbide
• 1823 8 scudos, Iturbide
• 1823 8 escudos "hookneck"
• 1829-EoMo ½ real
• Coins and currency dated 1823
• return to Mexican imperial and republican coinage, 1822-1905