Hello - I have a small (very thin) silver coin dated 1846. It has an eagle with head towards the right holding a snake in its beak. Printed around the outside top of the coin - Republica Mexicana The reverse side has a "liberty cap" with flame like marking protruding outwards towards the rim of the coin. On this side is printed - 1846 P.M.10 D ----G Between the D and G could be an s and a 20?? Preceeding the date (hard to read) is 1/2 R I located another look alike coin that had "libertad" printed on the hat but this coin is worn in that location. Is this coin rare because of the date? I would appreciate any information and value of this coin. Thank you in advance Gram
Welcome aboard,Gram.Can you please post some photos? It really depends on the mintmarks as well as the condition of these early Mexican republican coins. Aidan.
Half Reales Hi Aidan and Treashunt - Thanks for the welcome! I am VERY new at this and will need all the help I can get...... Need to dust off the digiital camera and see if I can capture a picture. This may take me a while but I will be back. Thanks again - Gram
Half Reales Oh Boy! I goofed On the 1/2 reales the eagle has his head turned to HIS left. It was my right as I was viewing it. You are correct is saying I should submit a photo. What do you want - PERFECTION - from a great grandmother. Awaiting for my son to bring his camera ...... Gram
1/2 Reale? Hello - Sorry about the delay in sending picture. Could not get a picture with camera?? I just scanned the coin in hopes that all could view it. Gram
I guess it is a 1/2 real (the fraction is hard for me to read) from the first republic of Mexico, minted in Guanajuato. The letters PM are the assayers' initials. It is fairly worn and I'm guessing it would be worth no more than a few $. It is 90% silver. There are forum members here who know much more about Mexican coinage and can tell you more.
