CVC & Collectables presents the 1824 Mexico ½ Real, featuring the distinctive “Hookneck” eagle—an iconic early Republican design that marks the beginning of Mexico’s national coinage following independence from Spain. Struck in 1824, the first year of the Mexican Republic, this coin is part of the earliest issues to feature republican imagery, most notably the eagle with a pronounced curved neck perched on a cactus. Certified Fine 12 by PCGS, this piece represents an increasingly scarce type, with demand driven by its historical significance and first-year status.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Mexican Republic
- Date: 1824
- Denomination: ½ Real
- Mint: Likely Mexico City (check mintmark if applicable)
- Composition: Silver (.903 fine)
- Weight: ~1.69 g
- Diameter: ~17 mm
- Grade: PCGS Fine 12
- Obverse Design: Mexican coat of arms – “Hookneck” eagle on cactus, facing left, with snake in beak
- Reverse Design: Liberty Cap over radiant sunburst, encircled by denomination and legends
- Edge: Reeded
Collectibility:
- First-year issue of the Mexican Republic
- Scarce “Hookneck” eagle variety
- Certified Fine 12 by PCGS
- Historic design transition from Spanish to Republican coinage
- Essential type coin for Mexican, Latin American, and early Republican collections
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