Mexico 1851/0-Ga JG 1/2 real

Stack's Bowers February 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72163

This specimen was lot 72163 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $576. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1851/0-Ga JG. Guadalajara Mint. PCGS MS-64. A SCARCE overdate, especially in this near-Gem state. The fields glow with full mint luster around the crisp devices. A touch of light steely gray toning graces the surfaces of both sides." This specimen was struck at the Guadalajara mint in 1851, one of a type struck there 1825-62. According to the SCWC, this date only comes with the overdate and it is awarded no premium.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.69 g, 0.903 fine silver, .049 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-370.5.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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