1 Real (Profile eagle) 1824 front 1 Real (Profile eagle) 1824 back
1 Real (Profile eagle) 1824 photo
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1 Real Profile eagle

1824 year
Silver (.903) 3.38 g -
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
Federal Republic (1823-1905)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1824
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1535-1897)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
3.38 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#28706
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Liberty radiant cap. With value, mint, year, assayer's initials and fineness.

Script: Latin

Lettering: *1•R•Do•1824•R•L•10Ds•20Gs•

Translation: 1 Real, Durango, 1824, RL, 0.902777

Comment

These coins with this seal are known in Mexico as:
"Águila de perfil" : "Profile eagle"

But in the World collector's community they are also predominately known as "Hook-neck snake" due to the coil the snake has near the eagle's beak.

Both are valid as they are nicknames rather than official names which would only be the face value of the coin itself.

Interesting fact

The 1824 Mexican Silver Real coin features an interesting design element - the eagle on the obverse (front) side is depicted with its wings outstretched, which symbolizes freedom and independence, reflecting Mexico's struggle for independence from Spanish rule during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1824 Do RL 3 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Real (Profile eagle) 1824 coin.