MEXICO. "Hookneck" 8 Reales, 1824-Do RL. Durango Mint. NGC AU-55. KM-376.6; DP-Do01. Folded Snake/Small Libertad variety. A boldly struck example of this highly sought-after design, with abundant luster and mottled silver, golden-brown and pale mauve color appearing over both sides. The overall design is sharp, lacking only a small patch of detail on the eagles leg. While others have been certified in a more "generic" manner, its worth noting that this example currently exists as the single finest graded example of this variety in the NGC population report.
