1880-Ga JA NGC MS 63 Mexico 8 Reales Guadalajara John Pittman Pedigree Silver Coin (21110403C)
Mint State Uncirculated Mexico silver 8 reales coin.
Struck at the Guadalajara Mint (mint mark Ga), assayer JA.
Scarce Assayer: JA.
Pedigree: Ex. John Jay Pittman Collection, Akers Numismatics Auction August 1999, Lot 3041 (4 of 4). Includes auction ticket.
John Pittman was a famous collector who assembled his varied collection during the 1930s & 1940s and collected with an eye for quality coins.
From the original Auction Catalog (the three other coins mentioned here are NOT part of this listing, only the 1880-Ga JA): Lot 3041, Republic. A group of four 8 Reales from the Guadalajara Mint, all KM-377.6. Included are the following issues: 1870 IC, DP-Ga51. Fine-Very Fine. Numerous chopmarks on both sides. Medium toning; 1874 IC, DP-Ga53. Almost Uncirculated. Prooflike with attractive medium toning; 1878 JA, DP-Ga60. Uncirculated. Lovely, medium red- dish-gold toning on the obverse, almost fully brilliant reverse; and 1880 JA, DP-Ga62. Almost Uncirculated. Lustrous and semi-prooflike with attractive medium toning. Four pieces.
Dunigan Ga62: "This date is available in all grades except Uncirculated where it is scarce."
Certified by NGC MS 63.
Dark toned with underlying lustrous surfaces visible when viewed at oblique angles. Images used oblique lighting to show details & luster.
