Mexico 1825-Mo JM 8 reales

Heritage sale 3073, lot 33474

This specimen was lot 33474 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $1,080. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Republic 8 Reales 1825 Mo-JM MS62 NGC, Mexico City mint. Medal Axis. With crisp devices, a bit of softness in the center of the eagle, and a glossy luster. A highly agreeable Mint State example of a popular early year issue." While most issues of this mint are common, this early date is scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 27.07 g, 0.903 fine silver, .786 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 377.10, DP-Mo04.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Dunigan, Mike, and J. B. Parker, Resplandores: Cap and Ray 8 Reales of The Republic of Mexico, 1823-1897, Beverly Hills, CA: Superior Stamp & Coin, 1997.
• Elizondo, Carlos A., Eight Reales and Pesos of the New World, San Antonio, TX: 1968.
• Raymond, Wayte, The Silver Dollars of North and South America, 2nd Ed., Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing, 1964.

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