Mexico 1894-Ho FG 8 reales

Heritage sale 3016, lot 24739

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 24739 in Heritage sale 3016 (New York, January 2012), where it sold for $747.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Republic 8 Reales 1894 Ho-FG, MS65 NGC. Some prooflike reflectivity with a touch of golden toning over full mint luster and boldly defined details." We hasten to assure collectors contemplating this series that this date from the Hermosillo mint normally sells for a fraction of the price realized above. The Hermosillo mint issued this type 1861-95 and most dates after 1873 are readily available.

Recorded mintage: 504,000.

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

Catalog reference: KM 377.9.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3016, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2011.

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