Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1
Mexico. 1753-Mo M. ½ Real. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the most available coins during the colonial period were the pillar coinages of Mexico. As we know, there were few issues
available in most of the colonies, and circulating coins were a hodge podge of foreign issues, as well as some local coins, when they were available at all. Often transactions were done by barter, as no one had any coinage for transactions. This
little coin is about the size of a dime, shows the familiar pillars on the obverse, and has boldly struck devices. Light tawny gold toning on both sides, and struck from rusted dies.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 2
Mexico. 1741-Mo MF. Real. PCGS graded MS-63. Satiny silver luster on the obverse and reverse, with boldly struck devices too. Many of these circulated in the colonies of America, as
coinage travelled widely. This particular one is quite nice for the grade, and generally untoned.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3
Mexico. 1753-Mo M. 2 Reals. PCGS graded MS-64. Excellent luster and surfaces throughout, with toning around the periphery. A well balanced coin that is sharply struck and well preserved.
Many of these circulated in Colonial America as so few coins were available there, and with the tremendous wealth of Mexico used to purchase goods from all over the world, these coins were used as dollars are today.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 4
Mexico. 1768-Mo MF. 4 Reals. PCGS graded AU-53. Steel gray in color and well preserved. The planchet has trivial lines from manufacture, but a glass is needed to see them. Another example
of a Mexican coin which may have circulated in the colonies, and hence many are collected as coins which circulated in 1750-1850 America.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.