CNG 99, Lot: 1068. Estimate $300. Sold for $360. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Guerra de Independencia. General José María Morelos. 1811 or later. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 23.14 g, 12h). Insurgent countermarked issues. Morelos monogram, Type A countermark on a Ferdinand VII Mexico City 8 Reales dated 1811 Mo HJ. For countermark: BW 109.3; Grove 2310; KM 265.2. For host: BW 28.11; Grove 1815; Elizondo 107; ME 15839; KM 110. VF, for host coin, toned, possibly a cast issue; Countermark: Good VF.

General José María Morelos, who was known as the “Insurgent hero”and “caudillo of the Independence,” developed a significant reputation as a military strategist after the famous Battle of Cuautla. His countermark was one of the most common for all of the insurgent leaders.