1st Republic of Mexico: 1825-Mo J.M. Hand and Book 1/2E Gold NGC AU Details

Description

Coin
1825-Mo J.M. Hand and Book 1/2 Escudo Gold
Year
1825
Mint
Mexico City
Graded by
NGC
Grade
AU DETAILS
SKU
RSX.6285958001
Notes
Hand and Book 1/2 Escudo:
A somewhat experimental
design the Reverse is designed to represent Liberty through Law.
The Phrygian
cap is a symbol of Liberty that goes back to Roman times and would become the Image that
8
R
eales
S
ilver and 1 Peso coins of the 19th century are most associated with. Many examples are weakly struck and are hard to see on such a small coin. The Obverse Golden Ea
gl
e on a Cactus
killing
a Snake is an early example of the Coat of arms of the Eary Republic and has become a mainstay on all coins issued since From Mexico.