Mexico 1828-Go MJ 1/2 real

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from Stack's Bowers 2026 NYINC sale, lot 41106
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This specimen was lot 41106 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1828-Go MJ. Guanajuato Mint. NGC AU-55. "2/1 R" variety. A SCARCE variety with the denomination reversed with 2/1. Early types of these minors are seldom encountered in any problem free state, however in near-Mint State, they are nearly impossible." This type was struck at the Guanajuato mint in 1828, one of a type struck there 1826-68. Assayer MJ is listed for 1826-33. Most Guanajuato issues are common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.69 g, 0.903 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-370.7.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Bailey, Don and Lois, Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money, Volume 1, An Illustrated History of Mexican Coins and Currency, Atlanta: Whitman Publishing, 2014.
  • Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
  • Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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