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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Republic gold "Hookneck" 8 Escudos 1823 Mo-JM AU55 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM382.1, Fr-63, Onza-1994. Type 1; cap points to A. The first Republican gold issue of Mexico, and highly coveted as a one-year type, with the captivating "hookneck" eagle design immediately drawing the viewer's attention and surrounding original luster giving an additional boost to the appearance. Further inspection yields surfaces that are entirely choice for the grade, with an above-average strike and no instances of contact that distract the eye. A must-have issue for the dedicated collector of Latin American Onzas, and as one of the finer examples offered in recent years, a coin that deserves significant bidder enthusiasm.
Estimate: 25000-30000 USD
Republic gold "Hookneck" 8 Escudos 1823 Mo-JM AU55 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM382.1, Fr-63, Onza-1994. Type 1; cap points to A. The first Republican gold issue of Mexico, and highly coveted as a one-year type, with the captivating "hookneck" eagle design immediately drawing the viewer's attention and surrounding original luster giving an additional boost to the appearance. Further inspection yields surfaces that are entirely choice for the grade, with an above-average strike and no instances of contact that distract the eye. A must-have issue for the dedicated collector of Latin American Onzas, and as one of the finer examples offered in recent years, a coin that deserves significant bidder enthusiasm.
Estimate: 25000-30000 USD