下次去墨西哥旅行時值得尋找的 5 枚有價值的硬幣

最有價值的墨西哥硬幣將是從 16 世紀早期到 1821 年墨西哥獨立期間西班牙殖民時期鑄造的硬幣。

If you’re planning a trip south of the border any time soon, Mexico might be in your sights, thanks to its majestic landscape, rich culture and one-of-a-kind cuisine.

如果您近期計劃去邊境以南旅行，墨西哥可能會在您的視線之內，因為它有雄偉的風景、豐富的文化和獨特的美食。

But did you also know that some Mexican coins are incredibly valuable, some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? It’s true. You just have to know exactly what you are looking for.

但您是否也知道一些墨西哥硬幣非常有價值，有些價值數十萬美元？這是真的。您只需要確切地知道您在尋找什麼。

“The most valuable Mexican coins are going to be ones that were minted during the Spanish colonial era from the earlier part of the 16th century up until Mexican Independence in 1821,” said Sam Totty of Santa Monica Jewelry. “Especially coins minted during the earliest part of this time period have historically fetched the most at auction.”

「最有價值的墨西哥硬幣將是從 16 世紀早期到 1821 年墨西哥獨立期間西班牙殖民時期鑄造的硬幣，」聖莫尼卡珠寶公司的 Sam Totty 說道。 “特別是在這一時期早期鑄造的硬幣歷來在拍賣會上賣得最高。”

As Totty explained, “A key component with the value of rare coins is not only rarity, but the condition of the coin. Coins are graded on a scale up to MS70 being the highest (this stands for Mint State 70). A MS70 coin is in perfect condition.”

正如托蒂所解釋的那樣，「稀有硬幣價值的一個關鍵因素不僅在於稀有性，還在於硬幣的狀況。硬幣的等級最高可達 MS70（這代表鑄幣廠 70）。 MS70 硬幣完好無損。

So, whether you are planning a trip for business or pleasure, make sure the next time you are in Mexico you keep your eyes peeled for these coins. Because if you come across them, you could find yourself very rich.

因此，無論您是計劃商務旅行還是休閒旅行，請確保下次您在墨西哥時留意這些硬幣。因為如果你遇到他們，你會發現自己非常富有。

Rob Oberth, President of RoundTable Trading, added, “These coins offer a tangible link to a pivotal moment in Mexican history. They were used to finance the revolution and circulated during a period of great uncertainty. Owning one is like owning a piece of that history.”

RoundTable Trading 總裁 Rob Oberth 補充道：「這些硬幣與墨西哥歷史上的關鍵時刻有著切實的聯繫。它們被用來資助革命，並在充滿不確定性的時期流通。擁有一個就像擁有一段歷史。

Here are five valuable Mexican coins to look out for on your next trip, according to coin experts.

硬幣專家表示，您下次旅行時需要留意以下五種有價值的墨西哥硬幣。

When it comes to a Mexican coin known as the Revolutionary Period Mexico Peso, it could be worth anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to thousands depending on the condition its in.

當談到一枚被稱為革命時期墨西哥比索的墨西哥硬幣時，它的價值可能從幾百美元到數千美元不等，具體取決於其狀況。

Totty has particular experience with one of these coins assessed to be very close to mint condition.

托蒂對其中一枚經評估非常接近完好狀態的硬幣有特殊的經驗。

“…I saw a 1914 Revolutionary Period Mexico Peso in MS63 condition that sold at auction some time ago for somewhere in the ballpark of $35,000,” Totty recalled. “You can find the same coin in a much lower grade right now for $250 on eBay. Same coin, very different condition.”

「……我看到一枚 1914 年革命時期的墨西哥比索，狀態為 MS63，不久前在拍賣會上以 35,000 美元左右的價格售出，」托蒂回憶道。 「現在你可以在 eBay 上以 250 美元的價格找到等級低得多的同一款硬幣。同樣的硬幣，狀況卻截然不同。

Oberth noted that these pesos are “relatively rare and can be quite valuable, especially in uncirculated condition.”

奧伯特指出，這些比索“相對稀有，而且非常有價值，尤其是在未流通的情況下。”

While perhaps not the highest on the grading scale — NGC AU55 — this War of Independence insurgent coin is hard to find, yet much sought after by coin collectors.

雖然 NGC AU55 可能不是評價最高的硬幣，但這款獨立戰爭叛亂硬幣很難找到，但卻深受硬幣收藏家的追捧。

They are part of a line of coinage minted after a “Supreme National Junta” was established at Zitacuaro in Michoacán in August 1811. These Zitacuaro 8-Reales are historic for marking the first time an eagle and cactus appear on Mexican currency, which would become iconic imagery in the years to follow.

它們是1811 年8 月在米卻肯州錫塔誇羅(Zitacuaro) 建立“最高國家軍政府”後鑄造的一系列硬幣的一部分。標誌著鷹和仙人掌首次出現在墨西哥貨幣上，後來成為墨西哥貨幣接下來幾年的標誌性圖像。

According to Coin Value Checker, “only three known examples of the 8 Reales struck at the Zitacuaro mint exist. These examples were found in a shipwreck and were later put on auction.

根據 Coin Value Checker 的說法，「Zitacuaro 鑄幣廠鑄造的 8 枚雷亞爾硬幣僅存在 3 枚。這些例子是在沉船中發現的，後來被拍賣。

“A collector owns one example, while the second one was sold at a Heritage auction for $373,750. The last one is still on sale, estimated at $200,000 to $250,000. This last remaining piece is graded Extra Fine (EF) 40 by the Numismatic Guaranty Company.”

「一位收藏家擁有一件樣品，而第二件則在 Heritage 拍賣會上以 373,750 美元的價格售出。最後一件仍在售，估價20萬至25萬美元。最後剩下的這件作品被錢幣擔保公司評為 Extra Fine (EF) 40。

These historic Zitacuaro coins are now over 200 years old and often make the list of some of the most valuable Mexican coins by today’s standards.

這些歷史悠久的 Zitacuaro 硬幣已有 200 多年的歷史，按照今天的標準，它們經常躋身最有價值的墨西哥硬幣之列。

If you are looking for a Mexican coin that reaches the status of “gem quality,” you’ll want to be on the hunt for the Royal 8-Escudos, 1714, NGC MS65, which is as valuable as it is rare.

如果您正在尋找一枚達到「寶石品質」等級的墨西哥硬幣，您會想要尋找皇家 8-Escudos，1714 年，NGC MS65，它既珍貴又稀有。

Its rating is what makes it a gem, adding to its status and value by being a Royal coin often called a “presentation strike” on planchet using curated die.

它的評級使其成為寶石，透過使用策劃的模具在板坯上通常被稱為“演示罷工”的皇家硬幣，增加了其地位和價值。

The unconfirmed backstory to the Royal 8-Escudos coins’ production is said to be linked to the wedding ceremony and royal marriage of Philip V, King of Spain and Elizabeth Farnese’s.

據稱，皇家 8 埃斯庫多硬幣的生產未經證實的背景故事與西班牙國王菲利普五世和伊麗莎白法爾內塞的婚禮和王室婚姻有關。

Coin Value Lookup reports that in 2008, the 1714 Royal 8-Escudos was estimated to be worth between $100,000 and $125,000. At auction, a bidding war erupted for the coin and the winner was able to add it to their collection for a whopping $310,500.

Coin Value Lookup 報告稱，2008 年，1714 年皇家 8-Escudos 的估價在 100,000 美元到 125,000 美元之間。拍賣會上，這枚硬幣爆發了一場競購戰，獲勝者以高達 31 萬美元的價格將其添加到自己的收藏中。

A Mexican peso struck on silver in 1914 does not seem like it would be all that rare, but for a long time it was rumored that this coin did not exist at all. With a MS62 grading, it’s the only one of its kind to be in existence or

1914 年鑄造的墨西哥比索銀幣似乎並不罕見，但長期以來一直有傳言說這種硬幣根本不存在。具有 MS62 分級，它是同類產品中唯一存在的或