Mexico 1835-Do RM 8 reales

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Heritage sale 3073, lot 33479
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This specimen was lot 33479 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description[1] noted, "Republic 8 Reales 1835/3/1 Do-RM/RL MS62 PCGS, Durango mint. A scarcer subtype according to Dunigan and Parker, characteristically extensive die cracking visible on the obverse, the reverse especially thick with die polish lines and showcasing a pleasing relief to the eagle." While most Durango issues from this decade are fairly common, double overdates such as this one are not so often seen.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

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

Catalog reference: KM 377.4, DP-Do12.

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.
  • Salmeron, Antonio Deana, La Casa de Moneda de Durango, Acuñaciones de Plata, 1824-1895, Puebla, Mexico, 1983.
  • 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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