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1/4 de real, Nueva Vizcaya 1822. This is a very rare issue (not to be confused with the 1/8 real that can be obtained). In over 40 years collecting this was the first time I saw one in auction. |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
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1/4R 1822D |
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PCGS F Details |
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Owner Comments
One of those coins that are for the section "coins that you have never seen, coins you will never see again". This is the only specimen I have ever seen for the 1/4 real from Nueva Vizcaya that I have ever seen. Extremely rare was worth every penny. All the devices are very clear.
At the time of purchase (May 2023) NGC has 2 coins, one at F and another one at VF. This is the only coin graded by PCGS.
From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. 1/4 Real, 1822-D. Durango Mint. Agustin I Iturbide. PCGS Genuine--Environmental Damage, Fine Details. KM-300. Despite its noted issues, this example stands as a fairly SCARCE and difficult type, with still enough detail to make everything discernable".
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8 Reales from 1822 KM304. This is not a proclamation medal and therefore does not belong to this set; however, the Collectors Society would not let me put it in the competitive set as it was graded by PCGS... |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
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8R 1822MO JM EARLY EAGLE |
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PCGS MS 61 |
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Owner Comments
This incredible coin has a magnificent eye appeal. It was offered by Heritage in 2014 and I was outbid just to find it almost 3 years later in eBay. Having great colour and very little in terms of contact marks except for one on the face of the Emperor. Unfortunately, despite the great appeal, likely due to weak strike, is missing the leg at the chest of the eagle on the obverse. PCGS Top Pop at the time of purchase..
From the sale's catalogue: "Augustin Iturbide 8 Reales 1822 Mo-JM, KM304, MS62 NGC. An enchanting example of this small bust/small eagle type with flashy blue, gold and crimson color encircling the peripheries and a central strike that is impressively detailed for the issue. A very scarce coin at the Mint State level and the finest of this type that we have had the pleasure of offering. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $150 in VF, $300 in EF, $1100 in UNC".
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8 Reales from 1822 KM310. This is not a proclamation medal and therefore does not belong to this set; however, the Collectors Society would not let me put it in the competitive set as it was graded by PCGS... |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
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8R 1822MO JM SHORT UNEVEN TRUNCATION 8RJM BELOW |
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PCGS MS 62 |
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From the sale's catalogue: Iturbide 8 Reales 1822 Mo-JM, Mexico City mint, KM310, MS62 NGC (actually PCGS). Mint State with attractive surfaces, a strong strike and beautiful grey-steel toning. A very popular type that is rarely encountered in this appealing grade.
PCGS Top Pop September 2014, only one higher by NGC at MS 63.
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Proclamation Medal 1821 Grove 5a, first proclamation medal of independent Mexico. |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1821 GROVE-5a MEXICO CITY PROCLAMATION |
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NGC AU 53 |
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From the sale's catalogue: "Republic silver Medal 1821 AU53 NGC, Grove-5A. Issued in Mexico City to proclaim the independence of the nation. Medallist is Guerrero, diameter is 33 mm."
At the time of acquisition (May 2016), top pop (and only one graded) by NGC. However, I do believe the specimen at the collection of the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City is slightly superior. However, this is a rare medal, like all Iturbide's.
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Proclamation Medal 1821 Grove 5b, first proclamation medal of independent Mexico. |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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BRONZE 1821 GROVE-5b MEXICO CITY PROCLAMATION |
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PCGS AU 58 Brown |
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Lovely proclamation medal from Emperor Agustin I with a lovely Eagle design, crowned and with a very small snake.
At the time of purchase (November 2023) has graded 2 medals, 55 and 58, hence, Top Pop.
From the catalogue's sale: "MEXICO. Proclamation of Independence Bronze Medal, 1821. Agustin I Iturbide. PCGS AU-58. Grove-5B; Fonrobert-6538. Obverse: Crowned eagle perched on cactus; Reverse: legend in seven lines. Highly interesting and certainly SCARCE, this medal celebrates the freedom of Mexico from the Spanish Empire and alludes to the founding of the new independent Mexican Empire, which would prove to be short-lived. This near-Mint example provides sharp detail and clear legends along with quite lustrous fields. The surfaces offer a rich bronze patina with marbled reddish brown hues."
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Iturbide Inauguration Proclamation Medal 1822 Grove 9a |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1822 GROVE-9a INAUGURATION AGUSTIN DE ITURBIDE |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
In near Gem condition this is an incredible proclamation medal for the short-lived Emperor. Iturbide medals are rare, and while this one is one of the most "commonly" available, this is clearly a condition rarity.
From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. Empire of Iturbide. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1822. NGC MS-64.
34 mm. Grove-9a; Fonrobert-6539. Crowned imperial eagle atop cactus growing out of rock; Reverse: Five line inscription with wreath around. Weakness to center as is the case with virtually every example of this issue encountered. Nevertheless an impeccable specimen showing a strong strike on highly lustrous metal leaving sharp detail and flashing fresh surfaces. Some trivial tiny contact marks which have to be hunted for are the only evidence of any handling. Sporting attractive golden and dusty gunmetal blue toning throughout. Easily one of the nicest examples we have seen and most likely one of the finest available".
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Iturbide Inauguration Proclamation Medal 1823 Grove 11a |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1823 GROVE-11a MEXICO CITY PROCLAMATION |
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NGC AU 58 |
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Owner Comments
Lovely patina. Quite attractive. Rare, very rare in high grades.
Despite not being my highest graded Iturbide medal, this is my favourite. The patina and looks of this medal is, in my opinion, second to none.
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Iturbide Inauguration Proclamation Medal 1823 Grove 11b |
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Mexico |
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AE 1823 MEXICO CITY, GROVE-11B, 41mm PROCLAMATION OF AUGUSTIN |
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NGC MEDAL MS 61 BN |
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Owner Comments
WINGS approved. From the Bella collection part 1.
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Iturbide Inauguration Medal Grove 13a |
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Mexico |
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SILVER 1823-DATED MEXICO GROVE-13a JURADO (15.3g) |
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NGC MEDAL AU 58 |
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Uncirculated proclamation medal for Emperor Agustin. This is (as all Agustine's) a rare issue. The feathers on the eagle's chest are perfectly delineated with clearly legible legends. Very beautiful.
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Iturbide Inauguration Medal Grove 13b |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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BRONZE 1823 GROVE-13b MEXICO CITY PROCLAMATION |
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NGC MS 63 BN |
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Uncirculated proclamation medal for Emperor Agustin. This is (as all Agustine's) a rare issue. It is rarer issue than the silver one and at the time of purchase (March 2017) is NGC Top Pop. The feathers on the eagle's chest are perfectly delineated with clearly legible legends. Very beautiful.
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Iturbide Proclamation Medal 1823 Grove 17a Protomedicatus |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1823 GROVE-17a MEXICO CITY PROCLAMATION |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
At the time of purchase, top pop. From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. Empire of Iturbide. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1823. NGC MS-62. 40 mm. Grove-17a. Mexico City. Uniformed bust (sic) right; Reverse: Legend in six lines. Nearly all white with highly reflective fields. Sharp never-dropped rims. Nicely struck and lustrous. Quite attractive."
This medal was the praclamation of the Protomedicatus to the Emperor. Very rare.
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Iturbide Proclamation Medal 1823 Grove 17b Protomedicatus |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - SPANISH KINGS GROVE MEDALS |
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BRONZE 1823 GROVE-17b MEXICO CITY "PROTOMEDICATO" |
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NGC XF 40 BN |
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A very rare proclamation medal in bronze, somewhat circulated.
At the time of purchase (November 2023) NGC has graded 2 medals, one at 40, one at 58.
From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. Bronze Proclamation Medal, 1823. Mexico City Mint. Agustin I Iturbide. NGC EF-40. Grove-17B. By F. Gordillo. Diameter: 40mm. Commemorating the proclaiming of Agustin as emperor in Mexico City. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Legend and date in six lines below radiant star."
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Iturbide Proclamation Medal Chiapas 1822 Grove 23a |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1822 GROVE-23a CHIAPAS |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Extremely rare, particularly undamaged, as usually is holed. Also, only one in the NGC (at the time of the purchase, January 2020) with full numerical grade, therefore Top Pop. There is also an NGC XFD hairliness. PCGS has an XF45.
From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. Chiapas. Augustin I Iturbide Silver Proclamation Medal, 1822. NGC MS-62.
Grove-23a; Fonrobert-6925. Bust left, legend around; Reverse: Crowned imperial eagle within crowned central medallion, legend around. A seldom-seen medal, gray toned with well detailed bust and just one area of strike weakness by the date. A lustrous example far nicer than normally encountered with a thin veneer of tone."
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Iturbide Proclamation Medal Grove 25a Durango/Nueva Vizcaya |
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - 1821-1971 GROVE MEDALS |
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SILVER 1822 GROVE-25a DURANGO |
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NGC AU 58 |
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Owner Comments
At the time of purchasing, top pop. From the sale's catalogue: "MEXICO. Empire of Iturbide. Durango. Silver Proclamation Medal, 1822. NGC AU-58. 32 mm. Grove-25a; The only example NGC has seen. Arms of Durango; Reverse: Five line inscription within wreath. Gray homogeneous surfaces with much color floating atop the tone."
Delightful arms of Durango (Nueva Vizcaya). Very rare.
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Iturbide Proclamation Medal Guadalajara 1822 Grove 27a |
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Mexico |
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SILVER 1822-DATED MEXICO GROVE-27a GUADALAJARA GROVE# 27a (26.8g) |
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
From sale's catalogue: 38.73 mm; 26.8 g. Grove 27a; Fonrobert 6910. 8 reales size. Uniformed bust of Iturbide right, legend around. Reverse: Two rampant lions with their forelegs against the trunk of a three, legend around and date below. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Planchet crack at 5 o'clock. NGC Medal MS63.
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