CVC & Collectables presents this 1869-Pi Mexico 4 Reales, certified AU50 by NGC. Struck at the San Luis Potosí Mint (Pi) during the late Federal Republic period, this attractive high-grade example features strong detail on the national eagle and crisp definition around the radiant liberty cap. As one of the final years of 4 Reales production, the 1869 issue is a desirable and increasingly difficult date in collectible grades.
Coin Highlights:
- Maker / Mint: San Luis Potosí (Pi)
- Date: 1869
- Denomination: 4 Reales
- Catalog: KM#375.8
- Metal: Silver (.903 fine)
- Weight: 13.54 g
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Thickness: 2 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Reeded
- Orientation: Coin alignment (↑↓)
- Grade: NGC AU50
- Obverse: National eagle with snake, standing on cactus over lake; wreath below; REPUBLICA MEXICANA above.
- Reverse: Radiant liberty cap with value, mintmark Pi, date, assayer initials, and fineness 10Ds.20Gs. around bottom legend.
- Type: Federal Republic silver circulation coin
- Demonetized: Yes
Federal Republic:
- Period: Federal Republic of Mexico (1823–1905)
- Political Climate: Frequent leadership changes, regional conflicts, and reforms influenced mint outputs.
- Coinage Impact: Provincial mints like Potosí, Zacatecas, and Guanajuato issued significant silver coinage reflecting local economic demand.
- Legacy: Federal Republican silver, especially fractional Reales, remains core to 19th-century Mexican numismatics.
Collectibility:
High-grade 4 Reales from San Luis Potosí are notably scarcer than their Mexico City or Guanajuato counterparts. AU50 examples show strong detail while retaining attractive surfaces, making them ideal for collectors building type sets, mint-specific sets, or late-Republic silver runs. Increasing demand for certified Reales has boosted the visibility and value of well-preserved Pi-mint pieces. Find more alike here!
