CVC & Collectables presents the 1812 Mexico 1/2 Real National Congress is an important silver coin from the Mexican War of Independence. Struck at the Tlalpujahua Mint under insurgent authority, this issue is associated with the early revolutionary government organized against Spanish colonial rule. This example is the Date Upside Down variety and has been authenticated by PCGS as Genuine, Repaired – VF Detail.
Coin Highlights:
- Year: 1812
- Country: Mexico
- Denomination: 1/2 Real
- Mint: Tlalpujahua
- Authority: National Congress / Insurgent Issue
- Composition: Silver
- Reference: Calico-476
- Variety: Date Upside Down
- Grade: PCGS Genuine – Repaired, VF Detail
Obverse:
Features the insurgent design associated with the National Congress issues, including a bow and arrow, quiver, and other symbolic elements surrounded by the inscription. These locally produced designs distinguish the coinage from contemporary Spanish royal issues.
Reverse:
Displays the insurgent emblem with a prominent eagle motif and surrounding inscription. The date is presented in the distinctive upside-down orientation, the variety specifically identified on the PCGS certification.
Collectibility:
Insurgent coinage from the Mexican War of Independence is collected for both its numismatic rarity and historical importance. The Tlalpujahua issues are especially distinctive for their crude, locally produced designs and connection to the National Congress. This example is further identified as the Date Upside Down variety and is authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS.
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