Mexico 1865-Do LT 8 reales

Heritage sale 3024, lot 25139

This specimen was lot 25139 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $4,112.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Republic 8 Reales 1865 Do-LT, XF45 NGC, the date listed as rare and unpriced in the SCWC, lightly toned and original with traces of luster in the legends. Extremely rare date/mint and grade." The Durango mint struck eight reales 1824-95 and this date is rare. Assayer LT is noted for 1864-65.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

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

Catalog reference: KM 377.4, DP-Do46.

Source:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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