Owner Comments:
Of all Hookneck coinage, Guanajuato 1825 is the most elusive. This coin is a nice example of the coinage representative of the type. At the time of purchase (January 2017) NGC has 4 coins in their census 1@F, 2@VF, 1@40), however, due to the multiple varieties known, it is difficult to know if even 2 of these coins are the same type or different one. Hubbard and O'Harrow variety GO10 and GR10.
Heritage has sold only 2 Hookneck 8 reales from Guanajuato 1825, this one, and an PCGS certified as XF details tooled. Apparently both are form the same variety, and none with a readable “Libertad” on the cap.
From the sale’s catalogue: “Republic "Hookneck" 8 Reales 1825 Go-JJ VF35 NGC, Guanajuato mint, KM-A376.1, DP-Go02. Evenly worn with bold legends and softly struck centers as usual yet free of offensive handling evidence. A wholesome example of this very scarce and popular issue, eminently collectible in this unflawed preservation.
Ex. FoxLair Collection”.
This coin was sold by Heritage previously (2016 April 14 - 19 CICF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago #3046 Lot 32831).