Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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MEXICO. "Hookneck" 8 Reales, 1824-Mo JM. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-62.
HOH-MO9/MR9B; KM-A376.2; DP-Mo02. Variety with superscript "s" above "G" of Granos and touching ray. Superscript "s" is set high above stop between "D" and "2". Head of snake aligns with center of vertical leg of the "R", missing body segment between snake and eagle's beak. Beautifully preserved, this lovely example boasts a strong strike with well-formed devices and plenty of luster. The surfaces are bright with an attractive faint mottled tone on both sides. The cap is full with complete "Libertad" and complete legends on both side. Pleasing to the eye and wholly original looking. An exceptional example of a rare Mint State specimen of this popular type. Attesting to the condition rarity this is the only Mint State example in the extensive Richard Elliott collection. To view all items from the Richard Elliot Collection click here.
From the Richard Elliott Collection.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000
HOH-MO9/MR9B; KM-A376.2; DP-Mo02. Variety with superscript "s" above "G" of Granos and touching ray. Superscript "s" is set high above stop between "D" and "2". Head of snake aligns with center of vertical leg of the "R", missing body segment between snake and eagle's beak. Beautifully preserved, this lovely example boasts a strong strike with well-formed devices and plenty of luster. The surfaces are bright with an attractive faint mottled tone on both sides. The cap is full with complete "Libertad" and complete legends on both side. Pleasing to the eye and wholly original looking. An exceptional example of a rare Mint State specimen of this popular type. Attesting to the condition rarity this is the only Mint State example in the extensive Richard Elliott collection. To view all items from the Richard Elliot Collection click here.
From the Richard Elliott Collection.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000