Recent pick-up

This one is on its way to me. Eight reales, 1810, the year the Mexican war of independence started.

New pickup today

#MEXICO: Philip V (Felipe V) 8 Reales (1737). Minted at the Mexico City Mint (Mo) and Assayer "MF" | Repunched "7" and Dot | Graded #PCGS XF 45 | Original Patina and Skin for an Early Type (Old Holder) Hello everyone! Today, I would like to share another Pillar 8 Reales columnario that I received couple weeks ago. It is a new acquisition, and I am happy to get it, as it is not only circy and with great eye appeal, due to the original surfaces, but it is my first type that is from the Philip V era. This is because the other Pillar 8 Reales are from the later issued Charles III types, which are generally from the 1760s. I feel that it does not hurt to get original, nice looking #Columnarios in the collection! :D This piece also features an interesting dot in the date and we see repunching on the "7" in 1737 as well as some other letters on the reverse. This coin features an even, original gray toning. We see that it leans towards a grayish and brownish hue and that the details are strong for a XF 45. It really has the circy look to it and definitely has its history that predates my previous 1767 example posted immediately before by 30 years! Hence, I would say that this is solid for its grade. In terms of the details, we see on the reverse the emblem of the #Spanish Bourbons. We see that the crown details are excellent and nicely struck! 🥰I feel this is quite hard for other XF 45 that I see in the market today, for this early 1737 issue, and it does not have that "cleany" look to it. On the iconic obverse. the "same crown" double pillars are nice with full details. Collectors note the "inverted A" on the right pillar. We do see an edge defect on the 12 o'clock position, which I feel is not too detracting and adds character to the coin. There is an interesting "dot" between the 1 and 7 in the date--perhaps it is from the minting process. I have not seen other examples with this yet, both offered by the Auction companies in both NGC and PCGS holders. Moreover, we see the repunched "7" which I have shown in slides. Quite special in general and adds a nice character to the coin! PCGS Population Report: 3/2, with two in 53 and 55. Total of a mere 7 coins! References: Calico-1446. ex. American Collector

My very first #Mexico Pillar 8 Reales. A #NGC AU 58 that is golden toned and with original luster (especially on the reverse). Dated 1761 Mo and pedigreed to the "Tar Heel Collection" as a reference to my current university, UNC Chapel Hill. Interesting die break on the obverse! One of my favorite specimens of the Pillar 8 Reales type.

#MEXICO: Charles III (Carlos III) 8 Reales (1767). Minted at the Mexico City Mint (Mo) and Assayer "MF" | Graded NGC VF 30 | Beautiful Circulation Cameo and Patina. Undergraded. Here is another Pillar 8 Reales that I added to my collection very recently! This piece is the lowest grade in my collection, at a VF 30, but I do believe it is slightly undergraded and could hit up to a VF 35. Great details especially on the double globes (Dos Mundos) with the dots still visible. Equally important the "PLUS VLTRA" or "More Beyond" characters are still very legible. Overall legends are nice as well! My biggest appreciation towards this 8 Reales crown is the circulation patina or circulation cameo on this piece. I feel that the standard NGC imaging highlights this, as well as how it is in hand. We see an even, dark toning on both sides with few detractors---the occasional circulation mark here and there, such as on the obverse field. The Coat of Arms also features excellent details with the emblems sharply struck with no weakness. Overall, there is no edge damage or dings, with the laurel edge being fully present. The toning is beautiful and shows the circulation and wear of this later issue Charles the 3rd type, where in 1771, the Pillar 8 Reales series would end and the introduction of the Bust Coinage for Spanish Colonial Mexico. Talking to some dealers and friends, I have learned that it is important to consider the toning and surfaces of the coins, as one must beware of the occasional dipping or light wipes that can affect these highly collectible Pillar 8 Reales and hence, I try to go for originally toned coins! As a whole, it is a nice coin that is "wholesome" for its grade and a nice addition to my growing Pillar 8 Reales collection, where I believe the 8 Reales PILLAR type is the most beautiful and my favorite non-Asian coins made. I'd take this Pillar 8 Reales over a Bust/Portrait dollar, any time, any day! Who agrees! Haha! This is one of my later issued 8 Reales and pairs right along with my other Charles III issues! References: Calico 1092. KM 105. Acquired June 2023.

#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: 1763 #Mexico City 8 Reales - XF 40 | Original Patina and Toning. Wholesome example with beautiful, even surfaces. Charles III Issue. This coin was from an old, 1960s American Collection and it has been submitted raw by me sometime around last year. I have had this coin pedigreed to my newly made "Tar Heel Collection" in homage to my university, UNC Chapel Hill. A wholesome coin with nice toning in hand. References: Calico-1086

Pillar 8 Reales. A 1768 Mo (#Mexico City) graded AU 58 by #PCGS, with nice luster and phenomenal toning. Some say an "electric blue" that pops out in the sun. Population 2/1. Excellent eye appeal and looks great in hand, especially under the natural sunlight. Cartwheels on both sides, and strong on the reverse. #columnario #8reales