Latin American Rarities ** 2011 ANA EXHIBIT **
MEXICO â 1732Mo F Eight Reales KM-103
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
MEXICO - TO 1823 |
| Item Description: |
8R 1732MO F MILLED |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 |
| Owner: |
NGC EXHIBIT |
Owner Comments:
Still under Spanish rule, Mexico transitioned from crude cobs to milled coinage in 1732, and this magnificent eight reales piece from that first year of production shows the new type at its finest. Its obverse displays the Pillars of Hercules, gateway to the New World, framing two crowned hemispheres. Its reverse bears the arms of Spain. In addition to the Mexico City mintmark, this coin carries the initial âFâ of coiner Felipe Rivas de Angulo. This amazing coin is faintly prooflike and quite richly toned.