Mexican Hooknecks First Republic Abuelo's Collection.
8 Reales MoJM KM#A376.2 Hubbard and O'Harrow variety M08 and MR08. REPULICA spelling error.

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: MEXICO - 1823-1909
Item Description: 8R 1824MO JM HOOKNECK EAGLE "REPULICA"
Full Grade: NGC F 15
Owner: Abuelo's Collection

Set Details

Custom Sets: Mexican Hooknecks First Republic Abuelo's Collection.
Competitive Sets: 8 Reales Type Set, 1823-1897, One-per-Mint, Abuelo's Collection   Score: 2836
8 Reales, Mexico City Mint, 1823-1897, Circulation Issue Meade Collection   Score: 5143
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

Exceedingly rare with about 10 specimens known.

Previously offered by Ponterio and Associated as part of the Novotny Collection (2009).

Then offered by by Stack's and Bowers (NYINC January 7, 2011 lot 82). From the sale's catalogue: ""KM-A376.5; HO-MO8/MR8; DP-Mo02. "REPULICA" spelling error. Very rare, only about 6 examples known. This is the first major spelling error in this series and also the most famous. Extremely popular NGC FINE-15.
Estimated value: 6000 USD"

Then offered by by Stack's and Bowers (Baltimore Auction June 17, 2011 lot 6455). From the sale's catalogue: "KM-A376.5; HO-MO8/MR8; DP-Mo02. "REPULICA" spelling error. VERY RARE, only about 6 examples known. NGC FINE-15. Estimated value: 5000 USD"

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