MEXICO. "Hookneck" 8 Reales, 1824-Do RL. Durango Mint. PCGS MS-64 Gold Shield. KM-376.4; DP-Do01; HO-D8/S4. "Hookneck" type; Defiant Snake/Small "Libertad" variety. Monumental quality for the this short-lived transitional type. Far better struck than most, it exhibits full detail within the cap and rays design, which includes a bold rendering of Libertad, while the eagle side, which almost always displays considerable weakness, shows only trivial incompleteness on the highest point of the eagles leg. Adding to that, mesmerizing gleam is present in the fields, and enlivens the surfaces. The originality appears unmatchable, with a full compliment of tone that is comprised of aged gold and blue hue in the fields with hardened yellow and russet-orange color around many of the designs that has acquired a fiery, metallic appearance. All considered, a coin with absolutely unique character and condition to match. Worthy of careful attention from the collector who seeks elite quality.
