Mexico 1868-Go YF 1/2 real

Ponterio sale 169, lot 22316

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from the Stack's Bowers 2018 ANA sale, lot 23409

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from the Mountain Groan Collection

The first specimen was lot 22316 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $185. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1868-GoYF. PCGS MS-65+ Secure Holder. A vibrant lustrous Gem." The second specimen was lot 23409 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Philadelphia, August 2018), where it sold for $105. The catalog description^[2] noted, "MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1868-GoYF. NGC MS-63. Well struck with flashy luster and hints of peripheral toning. A premium example for the grade. Ex: Coin Galleries May 24, 1989 Lot #897." This Guanajuato issue is perhaps the most common date in high grade.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

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

Catalog reference: KM-370.7.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
• ^[2]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio and Chris Chatigny, The August 2018 Philadelphia ANA Auction: World Coins and Selections from the El Dorado Collection of Colombian Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2018.

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