Mexico 1830-Mo JM real

Heritage sale 3029, lot 31668

This specimen was lot 31668 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $235. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Republic Real 1830 Mo-JM, MS64 NGC. Deeply toned and original with bold features." This specimen was struck at the Mexico City mint in 1830. This mint has operated since 1535, with one reals known for 1825-63. Assayer JM is recorded for 1823-32. The issues of Mexico City, along with Zacatecas and Guanajuato, are generally common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.38 g, 0.903 fine silver, .099 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 372.8.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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