Mexico 1823-Mo JM 2 reales

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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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The first specimen was lot 1194 in Stack's "Vermuele, Ward & Mexico Maxico" sale (New York, January 2010), where it sold for $1,610. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Augustín I Iturbide, 1822-1823. 2 Reales, 1823 Mo JM. Bare head l., title by the Providence of God, rather than by the Grace of God used by hereditary monarchs. Rv. Crowned eagle on cactus without snake, title First Constitutional Emperor of Mexico. Bright silver-white surfaces highlight a forceful strike. MS-62 (NGC)."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.77 g, 0.903 fine silver, .195 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 303.

Source:

  • [1]Kraljevich, John, and Frank Van Valen, The Vermuele, Ward & Mexico Maxico Collections, New York: Stack's, 2009.
  • 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.

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