Mexico 1827-Mo JM 2 escudos

from the Stack's Bowers 2018 Collector's Choice sale, lot 71219

This specimen was lot 71219 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, May 2018), where it sold for $384. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. 2 Escudo, 1827/6-Mo JM. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder. Date slightly weak, but overall a good strike with full snake on eagle's breast. Overdate is clear. A wholesome example with good luster and light attractive tone." This denomination was struck at Mexico City 1825-33, 1841-63, 1868-69 altho the SCWC does not award any date a premium. Both a regular date and the 1827/6 overdate are listed for the year.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.77 g, 0.875 fine gold, .190 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-87; KM-380.7.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Long, Richard A., Gold Coins of the Early Mexican Republic, 1823-1873, North Bend, OR: Wegferd Publications, 2004.
• Rollo, J. Robert, Two Escudos of the Republic of Mexico, 1825-1870, A Study of Die Varieties, Kerrville, TX: 2007.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio and Chris Chatigny, The May 2018 Collector's Choice Sale, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2018.

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