Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1353. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Republic (Second). 1867-present. AV 8 Escudos. Chihuahua mint; Manuel Merino, assayer. Dated 1871/61. Eagle standing facing on cactus, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding serpent in beak and talon; plowed field below; all set on oak and olive branches / Hand, holding Liberty cap on staff, pointing left to open book inscribed LEY; in exergue, mintmark, date, and assayers’ initials. SCM 383.1. In NGC slab graded AU 55.