Lot 1105
Mexico. 8 Reales, 1809 Mo-H.J. (Mexico City). Eliz-138; WR-14; KM-110. 26.93 grams. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Ferdinand VII right. Reverse: Crowned Bourbon arms, flanked by bannered pillars. Bold strike, with lustrous devices on reflective fields. Some trivial handling marks to portrait, otherwise a superb example. NGC graded MS-62.
This design is known as the military bust type, and was struck from 1808-1811. It was only issued for Mexico. It was an attempt to portray Ferdinand as a military leader. An attempt that failed badly, since he was captured by Napoleon and spent seven years in exile in France.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Ex Sansores Collection.
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