Glenn's Types of Spanish Pillars, Mexico
Ferdinand VII, Draped Bust (1811-1821)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
| Item Description: |
8R 1821MO JJ |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 50 |
| Owner: |
oldgoatsboats |
Owner Comments:
THIS COIN'S PLACE IN HISTORY
OBVERSE: The obverse design has the draped bust of Ferdinand VII and the legend giving the king's name and title as, FERDN VII DEI GRATIA (Ferdinand VII by the Grace of God) with the date 1821.
REVERSE: The reverse has the two Pillars of Hercules with the motto PLUS VLTRA (More Beyond) on banners flanking the crowned shield of Leon and Castile. The legend reads, HISPAN. ET IND. REX (King of Spain and the Indies) followed by the mintmark (Mo), the denomination (8) and the assayer's initials (JJ-Joaquin Davila Madrid and Jose Garcia Ansaldo). The edge design is comprised of alternating circles and rectangles.