242, Lot: 280. Estimate $150. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Republic (First). 1823-1863. AV 1/2 Escudo (15mm, 1.68 g, 6h). Guanajuato mint. Dated 1858. Eagle standing facing on cactus, head right, holding serpent in talons and beak; all within wreath / Hand left, pointing to inscribed book and holding liberty cap on pole. SCM 378.4; Friedberg 115 var. (mintmark). Good VF, die rust on reverse.

From the WBP Collection.