Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice October 2021 Auction 12-14 Oct 2021
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MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1762-Mo MM. Mexico City Mint. Charles III. NGC MS-61.
KM-105; FC-39a; El-54; Gil-M-8-40. Variety with cross at H+I, assayers' initials MM, and no lower arc on central crown. An unusually boldly struck Crown with almost reflective date-side fields, razor sharp design detail, and bright luster throughout. Some patches of dark toning are visible in the peripheries, and a prominent die crack runs through almost the entire shield side die. An impressive coin with great character that should excite any collector looking to upgrade their pillar 8 Reales set.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000
KM-105; FC-39a; El-54; Gil-M-8-40. Variety with cross at H+I, assayers' initials MM, and no lower arc on central crown. An unusually boldly struck Crown with almost reflective date-side fields, razor sharp design detail, and bright luster throughout. Some patches of dark toning are visible in the peripheries, and a prominent die crack runs through almost the entire shield side die. An impressive coin with great character that should excite any collector looking to upgrade their pillar 8 Reales set.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000