Mexico 1895-As ML 8 reales

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Jean Elsen sale 152, lot 1924

This specimen was lot 1924 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €220 (about US$266 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"MEXIQUE, République (1823-1905), AR 8 reales, 1895ML, Alamos. Avec brillant de frappe. Fleur de Coin. (republic of Mexico, silver eight reales of 1895, Alamos mint. With mint luster, Uncirculated.)"

The Alamos mint struck eight reales 1864-95. Many of the early dates are rare but this one is common in all grades.

Recorded mintage: 477,000.

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

Catalog reference: KM 377, DP-As35.

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.
  • 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.
  • Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 152: Collection Ferdy Willems, Celtic coins, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.

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