Recent addition to the set.

TwoKopeiki

A combination of work and family matters in the recent months reduced the time and resources I have to dedicate to numismatics and it will probably continue at this pace for a short while still. I did manage to win what I hope would be a nice addition to my Fernando VII Draped Bust set in the recent Ibercoin auction.

1811 had a die style change, going from the previous Armored Bust obverse to Draped Bust late in the year.

Obverse dies used in 1811 - 1811/0 Armored (single?) -> 1811 Armored (multiple) -> 1811 Draped (single?)
Reverse dies - 1811 HJ/TH (single, early in they year with Armored obverse) -> 1811 HJ (multiple, both armored and draped obverse combinations)

Possible combinations:

1811/0 Armored + HJ/TH (not documented, but possible)
1811/0 Armored + HJ (documented)
1811 Armored + HJ (documented)
1811 Armored + HJ/TH (documented)
1811 Draped + HJ/TH (not documented, reverse die probably didn't last to be used with the draped series)
1811 Draped + HJ (documented)

Here's the catalog photo. From the image the coin appears a very lustrous AU. Draped bust 1811-1813 is also found mostly weakly struck, especially on the bust, with this coin being no exception. Ibercoin described it as "8 reales. 1811. Mexico. HJ. Remains of original luster. Unusually nice condition. Ar. CAL-546. EBC"



I will post better images when the coin arrives in a few weeks.

Dabigkahuna

JCMhouston

Very nice pickup.

Zohar

I always enjoy your deep knowledge and mastering of this domain.

Make sure you dont leave us for too long !