This fascinating high grade silver antique coin will make an excellent, mysterious and educational gift for your young numismatist …
or a special love token :- )
Details:
Issuer Mexico
King Ferdinand VII (1808-1821)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1808-1811
Value 8 Reales
Currency Real (1535-1897)
Composition: Silver (.903)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Obverse: Armored laureate bust right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FERDIN * VII * DEI * GRATIA *1810*
Translation: Fernando 7th by the grace of God
Reverse: Shield w/4 part crest. Castles and Lions on Diagonal.
columns on both sides of shield and crown on top of the shield. Ribbon flowing on columns with letering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : HISPAN * ET IND * REX * m * 8R * H * I
Lettering on ribbon:
PLWS YLTRA
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales
8 Reales - Fernando VII - obverse
Mint: Mo Casa de Moneda de México
Comments: Different mint varieties are considered different coins due to the way they were made, they were often made on top of other coins, and also were copies rather than shared dies, made by Loyalists.
This coin was found in an old coin album…
::: Just think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.
We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.
Comes in a small plastic coin holder.
Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.
Now out into the world once again!
More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!
Notes: Well worn. Most of the items offered here are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidder (you) determines the price. Written descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, authenticity, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said (and this is the important part) All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Enjoy the gamble and the hunt! :- ) Diana Clarke, Auction Manager
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