Mexico 1824-Mo JM 2 reales
This type was struck at the Durango and Mexico City mints during 1824. During this period, the other branch mints continued to produce coins of the colonial type. numismatic authors have written panegyrics to the beauty of the "hookneck" design but it was abandoned quickly for the familiar facing eagle reverse used until the 1890's, most likely because the hookneck design struck up poorly. The second specimen was lot 72082 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $1,080. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. "Hookneck" 2 Reales, 1824-Mo JM. Mexico Mint. PCGS AU-55. A pleasing minor, this example of the popular "Hookneck" type displays a grandiose blue tone, and sharp details beneath. A piece that is sure to be quite popular amongst any specialist in the Mexican coin series."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.77 g, 0.903 fine silver, .195 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 373.1.
- 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, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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