Mexico 1843-Pi AM real

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck at the Potosi mint in 1843. This mint struck silver coins 1826-1895, with one reals known for 1831-62. Assayer AM is recorded for 1843-48. The issues of Potosi vary from common to very rare. This date is not common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.38 g, .903 fine silver, .099 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 372.9.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.

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• 1843-M^O ¼ real
• 1843-G^A ½ real
• 1843-G^O ½ real
• 1843-D^O 2 reales
• 1843-G^A 2 reales
• 1843-G^A 4 reales
• 1843-G^O 4 reales
• 1843-P^I 4 reales
• 1843-G^A JG 8 reales
• 1843-G^A MC 8 reales
• 1843-G^O 8 reales
• 1843-M^O 8 reales
• 1843-Z^S 8 reales
• 1843-D^O ½ escudo
• 1843-M^O ½ escudo
• 1843-M^O escudo
• 1843-G^O 8 escudos
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