CVC & Collectables presents this 1863 CE ML Mexico 4 Reales Small C, minted at the Cerro de San Pedro Mint (CE) with the ML assayer initials, is a scarce and historically significant coin from the era of the French Intervention in Mexico. Featuring the Small C variety, this issue is a notable numismatic artifact from a tumultuous period in Mexican history. Graded Good 6 by NGC, this well-circulated piece still retains identifiable details, making it a valuable collector’s item.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: United Mexican States
- Date: 1863
- Mint: Cerro de San Pedro (CE mintmark)
- Assayer: ML
- Denomination: 4 Reales
- Composition: Silver (.903 fine, approximately 0.386 oz actual silver weight)
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Variety: Small C (a distinct die variation recognized in Mexican numismatics)
- Grade: NGC Good 6 — Well-worn but with key features still visible.
Obverse:
- Design: Radiant Liberty Cap, symbolizing freedom and independence, with the date, mintmark (CE), and assayer’s initials (ML).
- Inscription: LIBERTAD 4R. 1863. CE. ML.
Reverse:
- Design: The Mexican coat of arms, featuring an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a snake, representing Mexican sovereignty and Aztec heritage.
- Inscription: REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Collectibility:
This 1863-CE ML 4 Reales Small C is an important piece for collectors. With its NGC Good 6 grade, this coin is a well-preserved historical artifact, still showing the liberty cap, mintmark, and national emblem despite circulation wear. A fascinating relic from one of Mexico’s most turbulent periods, representing resistance, sovereignty, and the enduring power of Mexican silver coinage! Find more alike here!
