Triton XX, Lot: 1340. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Primera República. 1823-1863. AV 8 Escudos (34mm, 6h). Guanajuato mint. Dated 1862/1 Go YE. Eagle standing facing on cactus, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / Hand left, pointing to open book inscribed LEY and holding liberty cap on pole. Calicó 2119; BW 212.7; KM 383.7; Friedberg 72. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. WINGS APPROVED.