Owner Comments:

Amazing little gem. At the time of purchase (July 2018), not just NGC Top Pop, but also one of the finest Mexican half escudos, as there are only 5 half escudos graded at 66 and this coin at 65+ is nearly there.

It was bought by the seller in an auction that listed it as: "Republic gold 1/2 Escudo 1846 Mo-MF MS65+ NGC, Mexico City mint, KM378.5. A first rate coin with seemingly unending luster. Unusually choice for the type with fully struck up feathers on the reverse eagle." To be honest, given the state of preservation, this is rather unenthusiastic for a coin like this. The seller description was "1048699 | MEXICO. 1846-Mo MF AV 1/2 Escudo. NGC MS65+. Mexico City. REPUBLICA MEXICANA. Facing eagle, snake in beak / LIBERTAD... Hand holding cap on stick, open book. KM 378.5. Very rare in this quality."

Long described this coin as common as the 1845, with a 6/5 variety available, and perhaps a 6/4. He also mentioned that 13 wedding coins surfaces in the 1990s making top grade coins available. Perhaps, this coin, is one of those.