The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1893. Estimate $15000. Sold for $35000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Primera Imperio Mexicano. Agustín de Iturbide. 1822-1823. AV 8 Escudos (37mm, 27.05 g, 12h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. José Garcia Ansaldo and Joaquin Davila Madrid, assayers. Dated 1822 Mo JM. KM 313.2; Friedberg 59. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62 WINGS APPROVED. Superb lustrous choice brilliant uncirculated. Incredible strike and wonderful fully lustrous surfaces. Although a couple of others have reached this grade it is the finest we have personally seen.