Mexico 1833-Mo MJ 1/2 escudo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimens shown is one of a series struck 1825-69 at Mexico City. This particular date is noted for having the oak and olive branches reversed on the eagle side. Long^[1] notes this date as scarce but not rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.69 g, .875 fine gold, .047 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 378.5.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• ^[1]Long, Richard A., Gold Coins of the Early Mexican Republic, 1823-1873, North Bend, OR: Wegferd Publications, 2004.

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• 1832-Mo ½ escudo
• 1833-M^O 1/16 real
• Chihuahua 1833 1/8 real
• Chihuahua 1833 1/4 real
• Zacatecas 1833 ¼ real
• 1833-M^O copper ¼ real
• 1833-D^O ½ real
• 1833-G^O ½ real
• 1833-M^O ½ real
• 1833-G^O real
• 1833/2-M^O real
• 1833-Z^S real
• 1833-C^A 2 reales
• 1833-Z^S 4 reales
• 1833-D^O 8 reales
• 1833-G^A 8 reales
• 1833-G^O JM 8 reales
• 1833-G^O MJ 8 reales
• 1833-M^O MJ 8 reales
• 1833-M^O ML 8 reales
• 1833-P^I 8 reales
• 1833-Z^S 8 reales
• 1833-D^O ½ escudo
• 1833-D^O escudo
• 1833-M^O escudo
• 1833-G^O 4 escudos
• 1833-D^O 8 escudos
• 1833-G^O 8 escudos
• 1834-Do ½ escudo
• 1834-Ga ½ escudo
• 1834-Mo ½ escudo
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