Mexico 1854-Pi MC 4 reales

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Stack's Bowers February 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72159
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This specimen was lot 72159 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $600. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. 4 Reales, 1854-Pi MC. San Luis Potosí Mint. PCGS AU-55. The finest out of just five examples certified at either PCGS or NGC, this 4 Reales piece is certainly RARE in this condition. The surfaces are dramatically toned with mottled hues of dusty taupe and occasional flashes of amber that shine around the lustrous peripheries. Some central weakness on the reverse is the only drawback to note. A wholesome example for collectors of this challenging series." The Potosi mint struck four reales 1837-38, 1842-64 and 1868-69. Many dates are common but this is listed as a scarce date.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.54 g, 0.903 fine silver, .392 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-375.8.

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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