Mexico 1783-Mo FF 4 reales

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Shown is an 1783MoFF four reales, one of a type struck at Mexico City 1774-84. Assayer FF is recorded for the years 1778-84. The four reales is the scarcest of the colonial denominations and when found, is usually in low grade.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.54 g, .903 fine silver, .393 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 97.2.

Source:

• Harper, David C. [Ed.], North American Coins & Prices, 17th Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2007.
• Harris, Robert P., Pillars & Portraits, San José, CA: Bonanza Press, 1968.

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• 1783 2 reales
• 1783 escudo
• 1783 8 escudos
• 1784 4 reales
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