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MEXICO, Aztec culture. Circa AD 1200/1300-1525
脝 鈥淗achuela鈥 (143mm x 150mm, 55.70 g)
Mushroom-shaped bronze pseudo-axe-head with curved 鈥渂lade鈥 and flanged shank
Hosler, Lechtman, & Holm, Axe-monies and their Relatives, type 2aArdatirion
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02- BRITISH GUIANA (GUYANA), 4 PENCE, KM26.Size: 19.5 mm. Composition: .925 Silver/.0560 oz. Mintage: 60,000.
Grade: Raw VG (minor nicks and marks).
Comments: From an eBay seller in Mexico. I paid around ten times catalog price at the time, but these are tough to find and likely undervalued.lordmarcovan
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0228 - 1 Real Juana & Carlos 1542-1555 ACObv/ Crowned coat of arms, M with circle above to l., O to r.; around, CAROLUS o ET o IOHANA o REGS
Rev/ Pillars of Hercules on waves, PL VS VL in between, central dot; around, HISPANIARVM o ET o INDIARVM
Ag, 23.5 mm, 3.32 g
Mint: M茅xico
Cy98/2891
ex-Agora Auctions, auction 81, lot 250dafnis
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0240 - 1 Real Fernando VII 1821 ACObv/ Bust of F. VII r., laureate and draped. Around, FERDIN - VII - DEI - GRATIA - 1821
Rev/ Spanish coat of arms; around, HISPAN - ET - IND - REX - Z - 1R - RG
Ag, 23.2 mm, 3.66 g
Mint: Zacatecas
Calic贸 (2019)/714
ex-Tauler & Fau, auction 39 (Spanish Coins Vol.V), lot 1534dafnis
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1762 Mo 2 Reales1762 Mo 2 Reales, Charles III.
Obverse scratch.
obv:
VTRA QUE VNUM
+Mo+1762+M+
rev:
R 2
+CAR.III.D.G.HISP. ET IND.R +
Weight: 6.5 Grams
Size: 27 mmrexesq
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1762 Mo 2 Reales 1762 Mo 2 Reales, Charles III.
obv:
VTRA QUE VNUM
+Mo+1762+M+
rev:
R 2
+CAR.III.D.G.HISP. ET IND.R +
rexesq
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1775 Potosi, 1788 Mexico City, 1779 Lima - 2 Reales - obverse1775 Potosi, Bolivia - Two Reales
1788 Mexico City - Two Reales
1779 Lima, Peru - Two Realesrexesq
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1775 Potosi, 1788 Mexico City, 1779 Lima - 2 Reales - reverse1775 Potosi, Bolivia - Two Reales
1788 Mexico City - Two Reales
1779 Lima, Peru - Two Realesrexesq
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1787 Mo 8 RealesSpanish Empire, coins of the Spanish Main.
Mexico City Mint - Silver Eight Reales
1787
King Charles III
Weight: 26.5 Grams
Size: 42 mmrexesq
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1795- MoFM Mexico Spanish Colonial 8 Reales of Charles IIII - [KM-109 -- Charles IIII]Chopmarked, 0.7797 ounce silver 8 Reales (also known as the pillar dollar), 26.65g, 39.62mm, 0 degree, Mexico City, Mexico Mint [Mo -- small 'o' set over a large 'M'], 179[5]
Obv. - 鈥 CAROLUS IIII 鈥 DEI 鈥 GR[ATIA] 鈥, laureate bust of Charles IIII right
Rev. - 鈥 HISPAN 鈥 ET IND 鈥 REX 鈥 Mo 鈥 8R 鈥 F 鈥 M 鈥, coat of arms of Spain
This coin was sold as a 1794 chopmarked 8 Reale. Upon inspection in hand under high magnification and different lighting conditions, as well as inspection of large, quality pictures on the computer allowing for color/contrast/levels manipulation, and I have determined this coin to actually be from 1795. The '5', although extremely worn is visible under the correct conditions and comparisons of the worn number morphology to other 179x coins lends credence to this finding.
The reverse is just as interesting and challenging. Although the mintmark is almost completely worn off, the assayer of FM ensures that the coin is of Mexico City, Mexico mintmark.
The coat of arms of Spain, a crown crown flanked by columns and a middle shield includes the national motto PLVS VLTRA spread across the two columns. PLVS VLTRA (PLUS ULTRA) translates to "further beyond." It is adopted from the personal motto of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Spain as Charles I) and is a Latin translation from Plus Oultre, his original motto in Old French.
Although this coin is quite worn in certain areas, it has a lovely tone and great character. The numerous different chopmarks just add to the appeal. This coins was bought as a conversation piece as I have always found them interesting, albeit with knowing next to nothing concerning them. However, after doing some research, I have come to appreciate it much more and may follow suite with further additions. In any case, I plan on further reading into the subject area.
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Purchased from Regal Coin Exchange in Savannah, GArenegade3220
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1800 - Mo - F M - Spanish Empire, Silver half-real - Mexico City MintSpanish Empire, Coins of the Spanish Main.
Silver Half Reale ( 1/2 Real ) coin of the Spanish Main, struck at the Mexico City Mint in 1800.
King Charles IIII of Spain.
obv: . CAROLUS . IIII . DEI. GRATIA. 1800 - Laureate bust of King Charles IIII facing right.
rev: .HISPAN.ET IND.R.Mo.F.M. - Spanish coat of arms surmounted by crown. Pillar on each side with banners wrapped around each one that together read: ' PLUS ' ' ULTRA ' .
Weight: 1.574 Grams
Size: 18-19 mmrexesq
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1882-Zs JS Mexican Silver 8 RealesMexico, Second Republic (1867-1905), Silver 8 Reales, 1882-Zs JS, SCWC KM 377.13, DP-Zs67, Cap & Rays type, 1845-82 die style, full J variety, EF-gEF, minor marks, with some brilliance, herringbone edge, weight 27.07g (ASW 0.7859oz), composition聽0.903 Ag, 0.097 Cu, diameter 38.9mm, thickness 2.7mm, die axis 180掳, Zacatecas mint, 1882; obverse REPUBLICA MEXICANA (Mexican Republic) arcing above, golden eagle perched left, head right, wings spread, atop prickly pear nopal cactus on rock in middle of lake, rattlesnake in beak and right talon, within half-circle oak and olive wreath tied with ribbon below, toothed border surrounding; reverse Phrygian cap inscribed LIBERTAD (Liberty) with glory of rays behind, 鈽 8R. Z刷. 1882. J.S. 10 D刷. 20 G刷. arcing below, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Saltford Coins (1 Apr 2024); 拢165.00.Serendipity
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1887-Do MC Mexican Silver 8 RealesMexico, Second Republic (1867-1905), Silver 8 Reales, 1887-Do MC, SCWC KM 337.4, DP-Do76, Cap & Rays type, aUNC, minor marks, bright crisp lustre, herringbone edge, weight 27.07g (ASW 0.7859oz), composition聽0.903 Ag, 0.097 Cu, diameter 38.9mm, thickness 2.7mm, die axis 180掳, Durango mint, 1887; obverse REPUBLICA MEXICANA (Mexican Republic) arcing above, golden eagle perched left, head right, wings spread, atop prickly pear nopal cactus on rock in middle of lake, rattlesnake in beak and right talon, within half-circle oak and olive wreath tied with ribbon below, toothed border surrounding; reverse Phrygian cap inscribed LIBERTAD (Liberty) with glory of rays behind, 鈽 8R. D掳. 1887. M.C. 10 D刷. 20 G刷. arcing below, toothed border surrounding; from the Roger Belmar Collection; ex Saltford Coins (21 Mar 2024); 拢175.00.Serendipity
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2023-Mo Mexican 1oz Silver Proof LibertadMexico, 1oz Silver Proof Libertad, 2023-Mo, SCWC KM 639, UNC, edge milled, weight 31.21g (ASW 1oz), composition 0.999 Ag, diameter 40.0mm, thickness 3.0mm, die axis 180掳, Mexican mint, 2023; obverse ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (United Mexican States) arcing above golden eagle at centre, perched left atop prickly pear nopal cactus on rock in middle of lake, rattlesnake in beak and right talon, within half-circle oak and olive wreath tied with ribbon below, encircled by 10 Coats of Arms of Mexico in chronological order, starting clockwise at 12:00 from the 1541 Codex Mendoza, raised border surrounding; reverse 1 ONZA-PLATA PURA-2023 LEY .999 (1 Ounce Pure Silver, 2023, Fineness .999) arcing above, Winged Victory standing half-left on quadrangular column, breasts bare, laurel wreath in outstretched right hand, broken chain in left, with twin volcanoes Popocat茅petl and Ixtacc铆huatl in background, mint mark M掳 in upper right field, raised border surrounding; ex Roger Belmar Collection (6 Apr 2024); ex Crawley Coins (6 Apr 2024); 拢49.00.Serendipity
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Allende meteoriteType Chondrite (stony, non-metallic)
Class Carbonaceous chondrite
Group CV3
Composition 23.85% total iron
Shock stage S1
Country Mexico
Region Pueblito de Allende, Allende, Chihuahua
Coordinates 26掳58芒鈧睳 105掳19芒鈧瞁Coordinates: 26掳58芒鈧睳 105掳19芒鈧瞁
Observed fall Yes
Fall date 01:05 local time (07:05 GMT) on 1969 February 8
TKW 2 metric tonsRandygeki(h2)
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Aztec Obsidian ArrowheadDate: circa early 16th century
Size: 63.4 mm
Collected decades ago near Mexico City where a great battle between the Aztecs and the Spanish was fought in the early 1500鈥檚. ex-Lorenz Borenstein collection.Noah
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Charles III (1716 -1788 A.D.)Spain 8 Reales
Mexico MintMat
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Clovis point. Early Paleoindian period. 15,000 - 9,000 B.C.Clovis points are the characteristically-fluted projectile points associated with the North American Clovis culture. They date to the Paleoindian period around 13,500 years ago and are named after the city of Clovis, New Mexico, where examples were first found in 1929.ancientone
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Colonial Mexico, Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, 1808 - 1833 A.D., 1821 D CG 8RSilver 8 reales, KM 111.2, aVF, areas of pitting, Durango mint, weight 26.755g, maximum diameter 38.6mm, die axis 0o, 1821 A.D.; obverse 鈥ERDIN 鈥 VII 鈥 DEI 鈥 GRATIA 鈥, laureate and draped bust of Ferdinand right, date 1821 below; reverse 鈥 HISPAN 鈥 ET IND 鈥 REX 鈥 D 鈥 8R 鈥 C 鈥 G 鈥, crowned Spanish coat of arms, flanked by pillars of Hercules draped with banner reading "PLVS VLTRA;" ex FORVM.
The Spanish dollar (also known as the piece of eight, the real de a ocho or the eight-real coin) is a silver coin, of approximately 50mm 脴, worth eight reales, that was minted in the Spanish Empire after a Spanish currency reform in 1497. Its purpose was to correspond to the German thaler. It was the coin upon which the US dollar was based, and it remained legal tender in the United States until the Coinage Act of 1857 discontinued the practice. Because it was widely used in Europe, the Americas, and the Far East, it became the first world currency by the late 18th century. Many existing currencies, such as the Canadian dollar, United States dollar, and the Chinese yuan, as well as currencies in Latin America and the Philippine peso, were initially based on the Spanish dollar and other 8-reales coins.
Silver 8 real coin of Ferdinand VII of Spain, 1821
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Confederate States of America: T-68 1864 $10 (Back)Cuhaj, George S. (2012-11-30). Confederate States Paper Money: Civil War Currency from the South
Obverse: Field artillery. Bust of R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate cabinet member, at lower right. Pink and black.
Reverse: Blue web reverse with denomination. Plain paper.
This is the most commonly available Confederate note today. Issued in Series 1 to 10 and without series. Over 120 plate letter varieties (A to H) plus many insignificant differences in plate letters. 9,135,920 notes (incomplete data). The design is said to represent Braxton Bragg鈥檚 artillery at the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847 during the War with Mexico. If correct, it is apparently based on a portion of a contemporary painting by Carl Nebel, except from a different angle. Bragg became a Confederate general during the Civil War.
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Confederate States of America: T-68 1864 $10 (Front)Cuhaj, George S. (2012-11-30). Confederate States Paper Money: Civil War Currency from the South
Obverse: Field artillery. Bust of R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate cabinet member, at lower right. Pink and black.
Reverse: Blue web reverse with denomination. Plain paper.
This is the most commonly available Confederate note today. Issued in Series 1 to 10 and without series. Over 120 plate letter varieties (A to H) plus many insignificant differences in plate letters. 9,135,920 notes (incomplete data). The design is said to represent Braxton Bragg鈥檚 artillery at the Battle of Buena Vista in 1847 during the War with Mexico. If correct, it is apparently based on a portion of a contemporary painting by Carl Nebel, except from a different angle. Bragg became a Confederate general during the Civil War.
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Ferdinand VI (1747 - 1759)Mexico AR 8 Reales
O: FERDND路VI路D路G路HISPAN路ET IND路REX M F 8, Crowned arms shield flanked by value and initials.
R: VTRAQUE VNUM; Mo 1756 MoCrowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
27g
39mm
KM#104.2
Ex. Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale #212, July 2020Mat
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MexicoKm415 - 1 centavo - 1906
Km417 - 1 centavo - 1956
Km423 - 5 centavos - 1937
Km426 - 5 centavos - 1967
km547 - 10 centavos - 1994
Km440 - 20 centavos - 1956
Km452 - 50 Centavos - 1978
Km496 - 1 Peso - 1985
Km603 - 1 Peso - 1996 Daniel F
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MEXICO - 8 RealesMEXICO - AR 8 Reales, 1893. Dunrango mint. KM#377.4dpaul7
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MEXICO - 8 RealesMEXICO - Silver 8 Reales, 1739, Mexico City mint. Obv.: Crowned globes between crowned and ribboned pillars of Hercules, PLUS VLTRA on ribbons. *UTRAQUE VNUM * 1739 and Mexico City mintmarks each side of date. Rev.: Crowned arms of Spain; PHILIP.V.D.G.HISPAN.ET IND.REX*
*NOTE: The rough appearance is due to seawater. This piece was recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman "Hollandia", which sank off the Isles of Scilly on her maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Batavia in July 1743 with the loss of all hands. She was carrying a cargo of silver for trading in the Far East. Her displacement was approximately 700 tons, her length 150 feet, she carried about 40 guns. The wreck was discovered by divers in September, 1971.dpaul7
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MEXICO - 8 RealesMEXICO - Ar 8 Reales, 1893, Chihuahua Mint. Obv.: Radianit liberty cap; *8R . Ca. 1893 . M. M. 10 Ds . 20 Cs. Rev.: Eagle with snake on cactus; REPUBLICA MEXICANA. Reference: KM-377.2dpaul7
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MEXICO - Bullion CoinageMEXICO - Bullion Coinage - AR One Onza, 1985. Reference #KM-494.1.dpaul7
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MEXICO - Charles IIIMEXICO - Charles III (1759-1788) AR 1 Real, 1774.
Obv.: CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA .1774. around bust of king right.
Rev.: HISPAN ET IND REX M 1 R F M around crowned arms of SPain flanked by pillars of Hercules.
Reference: KM-78.2dpaul7
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MEXICO - Charles IIIMEXICO - Charles III (1759-1788) AR 2 Reales. "Pillar" Type. Dated 1771. Mexico City Mint. KM#87.dpaul7
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MEXICO - Charles IVMEXICO - Charles IV (1788-1808) AR 1/2-Real, 1805, Mexico City Mint. KM#72.dpaul7
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MEXICO - Charles IVMEXICO - Charles IV (1788-1808) AR 1 Real, 1803, Mexico City mint. Obv.: Portrait of king facing right; CAROLUS . III . DEI . GRATIA .1803. Reverse: Crowned arms, flanked by pillars; . HISPAN . ET. IND . REX . M . 1R . F.T. Reference: KM#81.dpaul7
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MEXICO - Charles IVMEXICO - Charles IV (1788-1808) AR half-real, 1800, Mexico City mint. Reference: KM#72.dpaul7
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Mexico - ChihuahuaKm613a - 5 Centavos - 1914-1915Daniel F
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MEXICO - Jalisco StateMEXICO - Jalisco State, Guadelajara Mint, 1/4 Real, 1856. KM #330.dpaul7
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MEXICO - One PesoMEXICO - AR One Peso, 1871, Guanajuato Mint. KM #408.4.dpaul7
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MEXICO - RepublicMEXICO - Republic, AR 8 Reales, 1832, Zacatecas mint. Obv.: Radiant Liberty cap, date & mintmark, assayers initials and value below. Rev.: REPUBLICA MEXICANA over eagle with snake, on cactus. Reference: KM#377.13.dpaul7
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MEXICO - RepublicMEXICO - Republic - AR 25 Centavos, 1874, Guadalajara Mint. Obv.: Scales draped with paper inscribed LEY - topped by liberty cap, with LIBERTAD inscribed on it. 25 CENTAVOS Go S 902.7 (902.7 indicates purity of silver). Rev.: Eagle and snake arms of Mexico, REPUBLICA MEXICANA above, date 1874 below. KM#406.5.dpaul7
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MEXICO - Sonora StateMEXICO - Sonora State coinage, Cu 1/4-Real, 1862. Obv.: Seated figure faces left, holding pole with liberty cap. Reverse shows Mexican Eagle & Snake arms. KM#365.dpaul7
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MEXICO - State of DurangoMEXICO - State of Durango, Revolutionary issue. Cu 1 Centavo, 1914. Obv.: Date surrounded by ESTADO DE DURANGO. Rev.: 1 CENT in wreath. Crudely made. Reference: KM#625.dpaul7
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MEXICO - State of ZacatecasMEXICO - State of Zacatecas, Brass 1/4 Real, 1859. Obv.: Liberty monument, legends with date & value surround. Rev.: Cherub with liberty cap above flies right, over volcanoes; head facing. Reference: KM #367.dpaul7
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Mexico 1922One Centavo.laney
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Mexico 195050 Centavos. Aztec Emperor Cuauht茅moc on obverse.laney
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Mexico 196850 Centavos. Aztec Emperor Cuauht茅moc on obverse.laney
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Mexico 196825 Pesos. XIX Olympiad; summer Olympics, Mexico City
Aztec ballplayer above the Olympic rings on obverse.laney
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MEXICO 1972Mexico 1972 25 Pesos; Benito Juarez commem.laney
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Mexico 19805 Pesos Quetzalcoatl on obverse (Aztec)laney
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, .9030 silver 1/2 Real, 1858Republic of Mexico. .9030 silver 1/2 Real 1858 G RM. 1/2 R G. 1858 MR, Liberty cap with rays behind / REPUBLICA MEXICANA, eagle with serpent in beak, leaves below.
KM 370.7
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Bronze centavo, 1890Mexico. Bronze centavo 1890 Mo. REPUBLICA MEXICANA, eagle / value and date within wreath.
KM 391.8
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Carlos III of Spain 1759-1788, Silver 1/2 real, 1783Mexico. Carlos III, of Spain 1759-1788. Silver 1/2 real 1783-MO. CAROLUS.III.DEI.GRATIA.1783, Crowned bust right / HISPAN.ET.IND.R.M.F.H., Crowned arms. Certified. El Cazador Shipwreck Treasure.
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Charles (Carlos) III of Spain 1759 - 1738, .9030 silver real, 1773Mexico. Charles III of Spain 1759 - 1738. .9030 silver real 1773 FM. CAROLVS III DEI GRATIA, bust right, date below / HISPANIA.ET IND.REX ... Crowned arms.
KM69.2
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Charles IV of Spain, 1788 - 1808, .8960 silver 2-reals, 1801.Mexico. Charles IV 1788 - 1808. .8960 silver 2-reals 1801. CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA, bust right, date below / HISPAN.ET.IND.REX.AE.2R.I.J., crowned arms.
KM 91
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Copper 1/4 Real, 1829Mexico. Copper 1/4 Real 1829 M.A. REPUBLICA MEXICANA, eagle on cactue, attacking serpent / Value and date within wreath.
KM 358
Rare
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Copper Centavo, 1892Mexico. Copper Centavo 1892-Mo. REPUBLICA MEXICANA, National arms / Value, date and mint-mark within wreath.
Mexico City
KM 391.6
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Copper Centavo, 1896Republic of Mexico. Copper Centavo 1896 Mo. Eagle / value, date & mint within wreath. Minted in Mexico City.
KM 391.6
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MODERN MILLED (up to 19th Century), Mexico, Ferdinand VII of Spain, Copper 1/4 real, 1814.Spanish colony of Mexico. Ferdinand VII. Copper 1/4 real 1814. FERDINAND VII F.G. HISP. REX, crowned F monogram / Castles and lions in cross angles.
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New World, Maya, Chicanna, Campeche, MexicoMayadigger - Chicanna is a smallish ruin found in Southern Campeche, Mexico. Seen in the photo is a wonderous depiction of everything that the ancient Maya were really about. The ancient Maya, as well as nearly all Meso-American civilizations, believed that caves/grottos were the doors to the underworld (read after-life). In fact, when archaeologists dug beneath the vast Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan in Mexico they discovered that the enormous pyramid was centered on the top of a huge underground complex. The ancient Maya named their underworld "Xibalba" and their representaion of this phenomenon is now known as a Witz Monster. In this photo we see the Witz Monster, his mouth agape, lower jaw displayed with huge teeth, leading into a temple. To the untrained eye it may be hard to make out, but if you look close, you can see his eyes above the doorway, and his ear-flairs to either side of the portal. Very cool...Mayadigger
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New World, Maya, Copan, HondurasMayadigger - The most Southern City of the ancient Maya was Copan, "Zotz" in Maya. The name Zotz means "Bat." Cppan was the "Paris" of the Maya world. The archetecture and entablature was just superb. Seen in this photo, we see the stele of Yax Kuk Mo, "Blue Quetzal Macaw." As it turned out, Yax Kuk Mo came from Teotihuacan, in the Valley of Mexico. An imported Prince as it were...Mayadigger
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New World, Maya, Xpuhil, Campeche, MexicoLocated about thirty miles south of Chicanna, the ancient Maya city named Xpuhil, pronounced "SH-PUH-HEEL" found themselves between the hammer of wanning Tikal to the South and the anvil of the rising Chichen Itza to the North. Without the resources of Tikal, but trying to emmulate that great city's pyramids/temples, poor Xpuhil could only manage a sorry and rather pathetic attempt of Tikal's grand structures. Seen here, we see that their Temple structure tries to copy those seen at Tikal...rather sad, isn't it...?Mayadigger
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POST MEDIEVAL, Mexico, Philip IV of Spain, 1621 - 1665, AR Four R茅ales - 4 r茅ales, Philippe IV, Mexique 1621-1665 (Argent)
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Pre-Columbian, Guatemala and Southern Mexico, Mayan Late Classic Period, Copador, (ca. 700-900 CE) Copador Polychrome OllaA corseted olla decorated with deep, earthy red bands at rim, shoulder, and carinated lower body, demarcating a band of pseudo-glyphs beneath the rim and a sequence of artistic depictions of seated humans and animals. This is one of the finer examples of Copador painting I have seen, and the figures painted around the center are rich in detail and seem to include monkeys, gods, kings, and queens, each unique, alongside decapitated heads and well-drawn furniture. A really remarkable piece if you like finely-rendered, ornate painting!
Size: 5.6" W x 4.75" H (14.2 cm x 12.1 cm)
ex Donick Cary Collection
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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico and Northern Central America, Mayan Territories, Late Classic (ca. 550-900 CE) Rattle-Legged Tripod PlateA classic example of a rattle-legged tripod plate from the Mayan period, with a band of glyphs around the flared rim and a lordly figure - possibly a scribe - depicted in tondo. The plate stands on tall, open legs with small clay balls inside of each to create a rattling sound. The seated figure has a headdress of very long, grey and orange feathers, and sits with his legs crossed, one foot up on his knee, leaning on one arm and reaching forward with the other as if to paint the sides of the bowl. Beside/underneath him is a basket containing what looks like eggs but could be any number of objects. The figure is painted with red, black, orange, and the rarer grey pigment. Scribes played a vital role in the Mayan world, and they were minor royalty, with the ability to read and write. They had the power to immortalize a king or queen through their writing, documenting battles, religious favor, and political skill.
Size: 12.55" W x 3.75" H (31.9 cm x 9.5 cm)
ex Donick Cary Collection
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Spanish colony of Mexico. Ferdinand VII. AR 1/2 real 1816KM # 74 Spanish colony of Mexico. Ferdinand VII. 1808 - 1821 A.D. AR 1/2 real (.9030, 1.69 grams) 1816 MoJj. Draped bust right / pillars and arms, mintmark M,Mo 1816 JJ
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Spanish Mexico, Charles IV 1798 8-reales v.1SPANISH MEXICO, King Charles IV (1788-1808)
AR 8 reales (40.00mm, 26.42g, 12h)
Dated 1798. Mexico City mint
Obverse: CAROLUS 路 IIII 路 DEI 路 GRATIA, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of King Charles IV right
Reverse: 路 HISPAN 路 ET IND 路 REX 路 Mo 路 8R 路 F 路 M 路, crowned shield with lions, castles, and three central Fleurs-de-Lis, flanked by pillars with banner
References: Numista 18852
A large, heavy silver coin with light toning.CPK
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Teotihuacan, Mexico: Anonymous (ca. Late Metepec 650-750 CE) Half-Conical Moldmade Figurine (cf Berrin-95)Figurine depicts an important member of the ruling elite. He is lavishly adorned with a fancy headdress, multiple necklaces and large ear ornaments. Rare red pigment still present in the grooves of the figurine.
References
Berrin, Kathleen. Teotihuacan: Art from the City of the Gods. Thames and Hudson, 1993
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TrinititeTrinitite, also known as atomsite or Alamogordo glass, is the glassy residue left on the desert floor after the plutonium-based Trinity nuclear bomb test on July 16, 1945, near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The glass is primarily composed of arkosic sand composed of quartz grains and feldspar (both microcline and smaller amount of plagioclase with small amount of calcite, hornblende and augite in a matrix of sandy clay)[2] that was melted by the atomic blast. It is usually a light green, although color can vary. It is mildly radioactive but safe to handleRandygeki(h2)
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